Charles Eccles

Charles Vernon Eccles (20 August 1843 – 21 February 1890) was an English first-class cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who bowled Underarm slow, although with which arm he bowled is unknown.

Charles Eccles

Personal information
Full name	Charles Vernon Eccles
Born	(1843-08-20)20 August 1843 Davenham, Cheshire, England
Died	21 February 1890(1890-02-21) (aged 46) Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, British India
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Underarm slow
Relations	William Eccles (Brother)
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1870–1875	Hampshire
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 3 Runs scored 42 Batting average 8.40 100s/50s –/– Top score 23 Balls bowled 64 Wickets 0 Bowling average – 5 wickets in innings – 10 wickets in match – Best bowling – Catches/stumpings –/–
Source: Cricinfo, 31 January 2010

Eccles was educated at Cheltenham College, where he represented the college cricket team.

Eccles made his first-class debut for Hampshire against Lancashire in 1870.

In 1874 Eccles represented the Gentlemen of Marylebone Cricket Club in a single first-class match against Kent.

Eccles final first-class match came in 1875 for Hampshire against Kent.

Eccles's died at Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh on 21 February 1890. His brother, William, was also a first-class cricketer.

External links

• Charles Eccles at Cricinfo