Fast-bowling all-rounder
Unofficial fan tribute — not affiliated with Mike Procter, their representatives, clubs, leagues, federations, or sponsors.
Origin
and identity
Procter combined chest-on pace, huge late movement and explosive middle-order hitting.
Isolation limited him to seven Tests, so county cricket became the theatre for feats that earned Gloucestershire the nickname Proctershire.
His career is the all-round counterpart to Barry Richards': greatness demonstrated outside a full Test schedule.
A defining
career arc
Mike Procter was born in Durban, Natal, South Africa.
He started against Australia.
He took 26 wickets as South Africa beat Australia 4–0.
He completed a record-equalling run of six consecutive first-class centuries.
He made a hundred before lunch and took 13/73 against Worcestershire.
Completed
milestones
Seven matches at 15.02
Including 48 centuries
At 19.53
A shared world record
These are completed, source-backed milestones; changing live totals are intentionally excluded.
His career is the all-round counterpart to Barry Richards': greatness demonstrated outside a full Test schedule.
Editorial
references
Editorial facts and completed milestones last reviewed on September 2, 2026. This independent tribute does not imply endorsement.