John Sherman (cricketer)

John Sherman (17 October 1788 at Crayford, Kent – 31 August 1861 at Manchester) was an English professional cricketer. His first-class career spanned a record-equalling 44 seasons from 1809 to 1852; he shares this record with W G Grace. He was the elder brother of James Sherman and the uncle of Tom Sherman.

Career

He was mainly associated with Surrey and he made 27 known appearances in first-class matches from 1809 to 1852.

Sherman was a right-handed batsman (RHB) and a right arm slow underarm bowler. He played his first four matches at the original Lord's Cricket Ground and the next four at its present location. His career fell into a long hiatus from 1823 but after a gap of 21 years he reappeared for Manchester and took 11 for 50 against Yorkshire. He played another five first class matches before his last appearance in 1852.

External sources

• CricketArchive record