John Abercrombie (cricketer)

John Abercrombie (6 March 1817 – 20 August 1892) was an English first-class cricketer. Abercrombie's batting style is unknown.

John Abercrombie

Personal information
Full name	John Abercrombie
Born	6 March 1817 France
Died	20 August 1892(1892-08-20) (aged 75) Roxeth, Middlesex, England
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1838	Cambridge University
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 1 Runs scored 0 Batting average 0.00 100s/50s 0/0 Top score 0 Catches/stumpings 0/–
Source: Cricinfo, 28 May 2013

While attending the Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, Abercrombie made a single first-class cricket appearance for Cambridge University in The University Match against Oxford University at Lord's in 1838.[1] He was absent injured in Cambridge University's first-innings, but did return for their second-innings, where he was dismissed for a duck by Alfred Lowth. The fixture was won by Oxford University by 98 runs.[2]

Prior to Cambridge Abercrombie, attended Tonbridge School.

He died at Roxeth, Middlesex on 20 August 1892.

References

1. "First-Class Matches played by John Abercrombie". CricketArchive. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
2. "Oxford University v Cambridge University, 1838". CricketArchive. Retrieved 28 May 2013.

External links

• John Abercrombie at ESPNcricinfo