George Brown (cricketer, born 1887)

George Brown (6 October 1887 at Cowley, Oxford, England – 3 December 1964 at Winchester, Hampshire, England) was an English cricketer who played in 7 Tests from 1921 to 1923. George Brown was born in Cowley, Oxfordshire, the son of Edwin Brown and Sarah Ann (née Casey). As his figures indicate, he was a very versatile cricketer, being useful as batsman, bowler and wicketkeeper. He played first-class cricket for Hampshire between 1908 and 1933. Though he was never their regular keeper, it was in that role that he played for England, with stiffening the batting in mind.[1]

George Brown

Personal information
Born	6 October 1887 Cowley, Oxford, England
Died	3 December 1964 Winchester, Hampshire, England
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Batting	Left-hand bat
Bowling	Right-arm medium
International information
National side	English (1921–1923)
Test debut (cap 199)	2 July 1921 v Australia
Last Test	16 February 1923 v South Africa
Career statistics
Competition Tests First-class Matches 7 612 Runs scored 299 25649 Batting average 29.90 26.71 100s/50s -/2 37/111 Top score 84 232* Balls bowled – 31848 Wickets – 626 Bowling average – 29.81 5 wickets in innings – 23 10 wickets in match – 2 Best bowling – 8/55 Catches/stumpings 9/3 568/78
Source: cricinfo, 20 September 2019

Brown was included in a 2005 list of Hampshire cult figures.[2]

References

1. Dhole, Pradip (1 June 2017). "George Brown: The all-rounders' all-rounder". Cricket Country. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
2. "Hampshire cult heroes". ESPNcricinfo. December 2005. Retrieved 10 December 2009.

• Wisden Cricketers' Almanack (annual)

External links

• Profile by John Arlott