Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_25 (matches INTEGER, player VARCHAR, wickets VARCHAR)
### Question:
what is the sum of matches when the player is jim laker and wikets is less than 9?
### Answer:
SELECT SUM(matches) FROM table_name_25 WHERE player = "jim laker" AND wickets < 9