Alec James

Who was Alec James?

Alec Pearce James was a Welsh cricketer. James' batting style is unknown, but it is known he bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born in Neath, Glamorgan.

James made his debut for Carmarthenshire in the 1910 Minor Counties Championship against Monmouthshire. James played 5 further Minor Counties Championship for Carmarthenshire in 1910, the last coming against Cornwall.

Moving to Australia, James made his first-class debut for South Australia in December 1914, against New South Wales. He made 3 further first-class appearances for South Australia, the last coming against Victoria in February 1915. In his 4 appearances, he scored 93 runs at a batting average of 13.28, with a high score of 23. With the ball, he took 13 wickets at a bowling average of 35.92, with best figures of 3/56.

He died in Torquay, England on 14 August 1961.