Name:

Strudwick, Herbert

Nickname:

Bert

Date of Birth:

28 Jan 1880

Gender:

Men

Place of Birth:

Mitcham, Surrey

Date Died:

14 Feb 1970

Career:

Test: 1910 - 1926

Teams:

England (Country)
Surrey (Regional)

England team leave for 1920/21 Ashes series in Australia

Herbert “Bert” Strudwick (28 January 1880 – 14 February 1970) was one of England’s greatest specialist wicket-keepers, famed for his flawless technique and remarkable durability. Born in Mitcham, Surrey, he spent virtually his entire career with Surrey County Cricket Club, making his first-class debut in 1902 and playing until 1927.

Over an extraordinary 674 first-class matches, Strudwick scored 6,445 runs at an average of 10.88, with a highest score of 93, underlining his role as a lower-order batter whose primary value lay behind the stumps.

At Test level, Strudwick represented England in 28 matches between 1910 and 1926. He scored 230 Test runs at an average of 7.93, but his true impact was as a wicket-keeper, completing 61 catches and 12 stumpings. In first-class cricket overall, he was responsible for a remarkable 1,493 dismissals, placing him among the most prolific wicket-keepers in the history of the game.

After retirement, he continued to serve Surrey as a coach and scorer