John, who opened the England batting in that series with Brian Luckhurst, scored 82 in the first innings of the Oval Test which India famously won for their first Test triumph on English shores
John Jameson. Pic/Ashish Raje
John Jameson, the England cricketer, who knew the streets of south and central Mumbai like no other overseas player, has died at the age of 84. Birmingham-based Jameson was born in Byculla to British parents. His father Jimmy was a prominent member of the police force while John did his schooling at Cathedral & John Connon. Jimmy was a skilful hockey player and figured in 25 editions of the Aga Khan tournament.
John lived in various areas because of his father’s different postings in the force. “I am familiar with several areas in Mumbai — Byculla, Palton Road, Esplanade, Worli, Churchgate etc,” John told mid-day on his 2009 visit to Mumbai. He migrated to England in 1955.
He loved staying at the Cricket Club of India and was particularly thrilled to have witnessed the 2009 India vs Sri Lanka Test there. The match was significant because a Test was held there for the first and last time since 1973. John played two of his four Tests for England against Ajit Wadekar’s Indians in 1971. “India had a fine side. They lacked quick bowlers, but made up for it with their spinners. They had a strong batting line-up too,” he said.
John, who opened the England batting in that series with Brian Luckhurst, scored 82 in the first innings of the Oval Test which India famously won for their first Test triumph on English shores. He was run out in both innings. John also figured in the inaugural World Cup in 1975.
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