James Alfred Powell (5 May 1899 – 8 March 1973) was an English first-class cricketer active 1926–44 who played for Middlesex and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). He was born in Bloomsbury; died in Kensington.[1] A member of the Lord's groundstaff he took 7/81 against Kent on his maiden first class appearance. It was reported that he "varied his slow leg breaks with marked skill, and varied his length with excellent judgement."[2] In 32 first class games between 1926 and 1932 he took 72 wickets at an average of 27.92. His best bowling figures were 8/72.