A tidy off-spinner, who gives ample air to the ball, Jack Birkenshaw, had stints with Leicestershire, Worcestershire and Yorkshire. Birkenshaw was also an useful batsman, with 4 first-class centuries to his name. He played only 5 Tests, managing just 13 wickets. With Ray Illingworth establishing himself as the primary spinner, opportunities were very few and far between for 'Birky'.

After his playing career, he turned to umpiring. Then, he returned to Leicestershire as a coach.

By Cricbuzz Staff