Phil Mead

Charles Phillip Mead (9 March 1887 – 26 March 1958) was an English cricketer. He played as a left-handed batsman for Hampshire and England from 1905 to 1936. Mead was known for his exceptional straight bat and quick footwork, making him one of the most difficult batsmen to dismiss throughout his career. He displayed mastery over spin bowlers and was also adept at facing fast bowling. Mead holds numerous batting records, including the most runs in the County Championship and the fourth-highest total in all first-class matches. With 48,892 runs, he remains the highest-scoring batsman for Hampshire.