George Mann
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| Batting style | Right-handed batsman (RHB) | |
| Bowling type | n/a | |
| Tests | First-class | |
| Matches | 7 | 166 |
| Runs scored | 376 | 6350 |
| Batting average | 37.60 | 25.91 |
| 100s/50s | 1/0 | 7/32 |
| Top score | 136* | 136* |
| Balls bowled | 0 | 414 |
| Wickets | 0 | 3 |
| Bowling average | n/a | 129.66 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 0 | 0 |
| 10 wickets in match | 0 | 0 |
| Best bowling | n/a | 2/16 |
| Catches/stumpings | 3/0 | 72/0 |
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Test debut: 16 December 1948 |
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Francis George Mann CBE, DSO, MC (6 September 1917-8 August 2001) was an English cricketer who played for Cambridge University, Middlesex and England. He was born in Byfleet, Surrey.
Mann's father, Frank Mann, also captained England, making them the first father and son to both captain England. Colin and Chris Cowdrey are the only other father and son to have done this for England.
Mann captained England in each of his seven Test matches, winning two, and drawing the other five. Wisden said of Mann: "as a captain he was ideal, zealous to a degree, and considerate in all things at all times".
Mann's son, Simon, is, as of February 2008, in gaol in Equatorial Guinea, awaiting trial on charges related to an attempted coup.
| Preceded by: Norman Yardley |
English national cricket captain 1948/9-1949 |
Followed by: Norman Yardley |
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