About Jack Cowie
John Cowie was a New Zealand cricketer who played in nine Tests from 1937 to 1949. His Test opportunities were restricted by New Zealand's limited programme, and his cricket career was interrupted by World War II from 1939 to 1945. Following the 1937 tour of England, Wisden commented: "Had he been an Australian, he might have been termed a wonder of the age." By the time of the first Test at the end of June, Cowie had 32 first-class wickets. This form won him a place in the 1937 New Zealand team to tour England under the captaincy of Curly Page.
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