Basil Foster

Basil Samuel Foster (12 February 1882 – 28 September 1959) was an English actor and cricketer who played 34 first-class matches in the early 20th century. He was born in Malvern, Worcestershire, and died in Pield Heath, Hillingdon, Middlesex, aged 77. He was the inspiration for the Wodehouse character, Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright, having become a stage actor so that he could also play county cricket.

Basil Foster
Cricket information
BattingRight-handed
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 34
Runs scored 753
Batting average 14.76
100s/50s 0/2
Top score 86
Balls bowled 81
Wickets 0
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 32/–
Source: Cricinfo, 8 November 2022
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