Herby Wade


Herbert Frederick Wade was a South African cricketer who played in 10 Test matches in 1935 and 1935–36.
A middle-order batsman, Wade captained South African national [cricket team|South Africa] in every Test that he played in, including the series in England in 1935 that South Africa won 1–0 with four Tests drawn.
After leaving Hilton College, where he was a contemporary of his predecessor as South Africa's captain, Jock Cameron, Wade played for Natal from 1924–25 to 1936–37, with a top score of 190 against Eastern Province in his second-last game. He captained the side from 1930–31 until his retirement, and in his career he was captain in 61 of his 74 first-class matches.
His younger brother Billy also played Test cricket for South Africa after Herby retired.