What was A. E. J. Collins known for in cricket?
Being a fast bowler
Holding the highest score record
Inventing a new cricket shot
Being a cricket commentator
Answer
A. E. J. Collins was known for holding the highest score record in cricket for 116 years. As a 13-year-old schoolboy, he scored 628 not out in June 1899. Despite this achievement, he never played first-class cricket.
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