Alec James (cricketer)

Alec James
Personal information
Full name	Alec Pearce James
Born	22 May 1889; Neath, Glamorgan, Wales
Died	14 August 1961 (aged 72); Torquay, Devon, England
Bowling	Right-arm fast-medium
Domestic team information
1914/15	South Australia
1910	Carmarthenshire
Career statistics
Matches	4
Runs scored	93
Batting average	13.28
100s/50s	–/–
Top score	23
Balls bowled	986
Wickets	13
Bowling average	35.92
5 wickets in innings	–
10 wickets in match	–
Best bowling	3/56
Catches/stumpings	6/–
	Source: Cricinfo, 7 June 2011

Alec Pearce James (22 May 1889 – 14 August 1961) was a Welsh cricketer. James's 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.^[1]

Moving to Australia, where he taught at St Peter's College, Adelaide,^[2] 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.^[3] In his 4 appearances, he scored 93 runs at a batting average of 13.28, with a high score of 23.^[4] With the ball, he took 13 wickets at a bowling average of 35.92, with best figures of 3/56.^[5]