Description: (English First-Class Cricketer Who Played for Gloucestershire)
Walter Reginald Hammond was an exceptional English cricketer renowned for his batting skills and slip fielding abilities. He represented Gloucestershire from 1920 to 1951 and was known for his versatility as a fast-medium pace bowler as well. Leading England in 20 Test matches, he amassed over 7,000 runs and claimed 83 wickets. Hammond set multiple records, including the highest Test individual innings in 1933, and earned a reputation as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history through his remarkable success in first-class cricket.