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who holds the record for most wickets in a test series
Sydney Barnes of England holds the record of taking most wickets in a test series
how did sydney barnes bowl
Sydney Barnes was right-handed and bowled at a pace from medium to fast-medium with the ability to make the ball both swing and break from off or leg.
what did sydney barnes do outside of cricket
Outside cricket, Sydney Barnes worked as a clerk in a Staffordshire colliery until 1914, and later at Staffordshire County Council where he became skilful in calligraphy.
when did sydney barnes live
Sydney Barnes lived from 19 April 1873 to 26 December 1967.

Question: how old was the cricketer when he died
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