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Ball bounces over batsman and ‘keeper for six byes!
Charles Kortright played for Essex and Free Foresters. In his obituary, the 1953 edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.described Kortright as “probably the fastest bowler in the history of the game”. In 1893, playing for Essex against Leyton, bowled a ball that kicked up so sharply on pitching that it sailed over the batsman and the wicket-keeper to...
Published: Dec 18, 2014, 11:00 AM (IST)
Edited: Dec 18, 2014, 11:00 AM (IST)
Charles Kortright played for Essex and Free Foresters. In his obituary, the 1953 edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.described Kortright as “probably the fastest bowler in the history of the game”.
In 1893, playing for Essex against Leyton, bowled a ball that kicked up so sharply on pitching that it sailed over the batsman and the wicket-keeper to clear the boundary without pitching! Yes, it was six byes!
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Kortright never played a Test match but took 489 wickets in First-Class matches at an average of 21.05, with best innings figures of eight for 57.