William Robinson (cricketer, born 1863)

William Robinson (24 November 1863 – 21 March 1928) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played 12 first-class matches for Auckland between 1902 and 1913.[1][2]

William Robinson

Robinson in the 1907-08 season
Personal information
Born	(1863-11-24)24 November 1863 Cambridge, England
Died	21 March 1928(1928-03-21) (aged 64) Auckland, New Zealand
Batting	Right-handed
Role	Wicketkeeper
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1902-03 to 1912-13	Auckland
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 12 Runs scored 85 Batting average 7.72 100s/50s 0/0 Top score 23 Balls bowled 0 Wickets – Bowling average – 5 wickets in innings – 10 wickets in match – Best bowling – Catches/stumpings 12/6
Source: Cricinfo, 11 November 2017

He was Auckland's regular wicketkeeper in home matches from 1906 to 1913. Only one of his 12 first-class matches was not played in Auckland.[3]

Robinson's parents migrated from England to New Zealand in the 1890s. He and his brother George operated a building business in Auckland for many years. He died after a long illness.[4]

See also

• List of Auckland representative cricketers

References

1. "William Robinson". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
2. "William Robinson". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
3. "First-Class Matches played by William Robinson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
4. "Veteran Wicketkeeper". Auckland Star. LIX (62): 8. 22 February 1928. Retrieved 11 November 2017.

External links

• William Robinson at ESPNcricinfo
• William Robinson at CricketArchive (subscription required)