Leslie John Lenham (born 24 May 1936) is an English former cricketer who played first-class cricket for Sussex from 1956 to 1970. He appeared in 300 first-class matches as a right-handed batsman who occasionally bowled off breaks. He scored 12,796 runs with a highest score of 191 not out among seven centuries and took six wickets with a best performance of two for 24.[1]

Les Lenham
Personal information
Full name
Leslie John Lenham
Born (1936-05-24) 24 May 1936 (age 88)
Worthing, Sussex, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off-spin
RelationsNeil Lenham (son)
Archie Lenham (grandson)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1956–1970Sussex
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A
Matches 300 23
Runs scored 12,796 396
Batting average 26.16 19.80
100s/50s 7/66 0/1
Top score 191* 70
Balls bowled 562 0
Wickets 6
Bowling average 51.80
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0 n/a
Best bowling 2/24
Catches/stumpings 110/– 4/–
Source: Cricinfo, 15 January 2014

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Sources

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  • John Wallace, 100 Greats – Sussex County Cricket Club, Tempus, 2002
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