Background
He was born in Ashton-in-Makerfield and died in Bolton.
He was born in Ashton-in-Makerfield and died in Bolton.
He appeared in 116 first-class matches as a righthanded batsman who bowled right arm fast. He scored 2,885 runs with a highest score of 112*, one of three centuries, and held 97 catches. He took 309 wickets, including five wickets in an innings 15 times, with a best analysis of seven for 34.
James Tyldesley was the middle one of three cricketing brothers who all played for Lancashire: William, himself and Harry.