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
Born	17 June 1902 Kangaroo Point, Queensland, Australia
Died	26 September 1982 (aged 80) Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Batting	Right-hand bat
Bowling	Right-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.