Like many of his generation, Evan James lost his best years to the Second World War.
The middle-order batsman and right-arm seam bowler had shown rich promise for the Welsh Schools team and also the Cardiff club during the late 1930`s. Evan was subsequently chosen to appear in the county`s wartime fixtures in 1944 and 1945, and joined the county`s staff after the War.
Evan duly played in nine first-class matches in 1946 and 1947. His finest moment in Glamorgan`s colours came in 1946 when he struck an unbeaten 62 against the Indian tourists at Swansea with his bold and uninhibited hitting thrilling a bumper crowd who packed out the St. Helen’s ground.
JAMES, Evan Llewellyn
Born – Barry, 10th May 1918.
Died – Cardiff, January 1989.
Best performances for Glamorgan:
In first-class cricket – 62* v Indians at Swansea, 1946; 1/8 v Essex at Cardiff Arms Park, 1947.
| M | I | NO | RUNS | AV | 100 | 50 | CT | ST | |
| First-class | 9 | 12 | 4 | 232 | 29.00 | – | 2 | 10 | – |
| Balls | M | R | W | AV | 5wI | 10wM | |
| First-class | 84 | 1 | 45 | 1 | 45.00 | – | – |