Alec Hurwood

Alexander Hurwood (17 June 1902 – 26 September 1982), was an Australian cricketer who played in 2 Tests from 1930 to 1931.[1]

Alec Hurwood
Personal information
Born17 June 1902
Kangaroo Point, Queensland, Australia
Died26 September 1982 (aged 80)
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
BattingRight-hand bat
BowlingRight-arm medium,
Right-arm offbreak
International information
National side
  • Australian
Career statistics
Competition Tests First-class
Matches 2 43
Runs scored 5 575
Batting average 2.50 11.27
100s/50s 0/0 0/3
Top score 5 89
Balls bowled 517
Wickets 11 113
Bowling average 15.45 27.62
5 wickets in innings 0 5
10 wickets in match 0 1
Best bowling 4/22 6/80
Catches/stumpings 2/0 29/0
Source: Cricinfo

Renowned for his odd bowling style — taking only a couple of steps before delivering the ball, Hurwood played for Queensland before being called up to the Australian squad for summer of 1930–31.

Hurwood was unlucky, after gaining very respectable figures from his 2 Tests, to be dropped in favour of bowlers returning to the squad from injury.

He served in World War Two, first as an anti-aircraft gunner in the army from 1940 to 1942,[2] then as a flight lieutenant with the RAAF from 1942 to 1945.[3] Married Norma and father of 3 – Janet, Ross and Philip.

References

  1. Alec Hurwood. espncricinfo.com
  2. "World War Two Service (VX32116)". DVA. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  3. "World War Two Service (256628)". DVA. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
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