Ernie Jones
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| Batting style | Right-hand bat | |
| Bowling type | Right-arm fast | |
| Tests | First-class | |
| Matches | 19 | 144 |
| Runs scored | 126 | 2390 |
| Batting average | 5.04 | 13.13 |
| 100s/50s | 0/0 | 0/7 |
| Top score | 20 | 82 |
| Balls bowled | 3754 | |
| Wickets | 64 | 641 |
| Bowling average | 29.01 | 22.83 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 3 | 47 |
| 10 wickets in match | 1 | 9 |
| Best bowling | 7/88 | 8/39 |
| Catches/stumpings | 21/0 | 107/0 |
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Test debut: 14 December 1894 |
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Ernest Jones (born September 30, 1869, Auburn, South Australia, died November 23, 1943, Magill, South Australia) was an Australian sportsman, playing Test cricket and Australian rules football.
Jones played 19 Tests from 1894 to 1902 and represented Port Adelaide Football Club. Nicknamed Jonah, Jones was one of the best and fastest bowlers of his time, initially erratic but subsequently gaining control of line and length to good effect.
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