Burnet James

ABOUT BURNET JAMES

Former left-handed batsman and left-arm slow bowler who played in three matches for Gloucestershire.

He grew up in Stoke Bishop, Bristol, where he learned how to play cricket.

He died fighting in World War I as part of the Royal Field Artillery and Royal Flying Corps.

His father was Sir Edward Burnet James.

Former cricketer Jack Russell also played for Gloucestershire during his career.