James Alexander Carse

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James Carse
Personal information
Born (1958-12-13) 13 December 1958 (age 65)
Salisbury, Rhodesia
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
Relations Brydon Carse (son)
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A
Matches6025
Runs scored48554
Batting average 11.0218.00
100s/50s0/00/0
Top score4416*
Balls bowled8,2431,300
Wickets 13739
Bowling average 32.5422.94
5 wickets in innings 30
10 wickets in match00
Best bowling6/504/18
Catches/stumpings 19/–2/–
Source: Cricinfo, 16 April 2023

James Alexander Carse (born 13 December 1958) is a former Zimbabwean first class cricketer. He also played domestic cricket in England and South Africa. His son, Brydon Carse, currently plays for England in international cricket after making his debut in July 2021.


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