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Bill Brockwell

William Brockwell (21 January 1865 – 1 July 1935) was an English cricketer. Although primarily remembered as a batsman, he began his career as a fast-medium bowler. With George Lohmann, Tom Richardson and William Lockwood carrying all before them, Brockwell had few opportunities until they declined. However, from 1897 onwards, he was a very useful bowler and took 105 wickets in the 1899 season when Richardson was out of form and Lockwood never fully fit. Even in 1902, he took six for 37 on an excellent pitch in the last match of the season against Warwickshire.

Billy Brockwell
Brockwell in about 1895
Personal information
Born(1865-01-21)21 January 1865
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England
Died1 July 1935(1935-07-01) (aged 70)
Richmond, Surrey, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
International information
National side
Test debut24 August 1893 v Australia
Last Test19 July 1899 v Australia
Career statistics
Competition Test First-class
Matches 7 357
Runs scored 202 13,285
Batting average 16.83 27.00
100s/50s 0/0 21/53
Top score 49 225
Balls bowled 582 28,415
Wickets 5 553
Bowling average 61.79 24.73
5 wickets in innings 0 24
10 wickets in match 0 1
Best bowling 3/33 8/22
Catches/stumpings 250/1 250/1
Source: CricInfo, 30 December 2021

Born in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, Brockwell played his county cricket for the very strong Surrey side of the last years of the 19th century. He made his first-class debut against Derbyshire in 1886. He played only occasionally up to 1890, but established himself in 1891 and 1892, when Surrey were at the height of their powers as a county side. However, it was not until 1893 that Brockwell became a vital member of the Surrey eleven, when he took 51 wickets at the same cost as the incomparable Richardson and, despite often going in late, proving to be one of the most consistent batsmen. In the very wet 1894 season, Brockwell, despite the consistently treacherous pitches, made a remarkable advance. He scored more runs (1,491) than any other player, and hit five centuries, and consequently was named as a Wisden Cricketer of the Year. He declined a great deal in 1895, but from the following year up to 1899, formed a formidable batting trio with Bobby Abel and Tom Hayward that made Surrey invincible on the perfect Oval pitches.

Brockwell played seven Test matches for England, all against Australia – one in 1893, five on the 1894/95 tour and a final match in 1899 – but was not a success at this level and averaged under 17 with a highest score of just 49. He played on for Surrey until 1903, but from 1900 his powers as a batsman declined severely and after two final first-class matches for London County he retired from cricket.

Brockwell was homeless in his last years and he died in poverty at Richmond, Surrey.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ "Flight of fancy". ESPN Cricinfo. 23 January 2008. Retrieved 24 January 2017.

External links edit

  •   Media related to Bill Brockwell at Wikimedia Commons
  • Bill Brockwell at ESPNcricinfo

bill, brockwell, william, brockwell, january, 1865, july, 1935, english, cricketer, although, primarily, remembered, batsman, began, career, fast, medium, bowler, with, george, lohmann, richardson, william, lockwood, carrying, before, them, brockwell, opportun. William Brockwell 21 January 1865 1 July 1935 was an English cricketer Although primarily remembered as a batsman he began his career as a fast medium bowler With George Lohmann Tom Richardson and William Lockwood carrying all before them Brockwell had few opportunities until they declined However from 1897 onwards he was a very useful bowler and took 105 wickets in the 1899 season when Richardson was out of form and Lockwood never fully fit Even in 1902 he took six for 37 on an excellent pitch in the last match of the season against Warwickshire Billy BrockwellBrockwell in about 1895Personal informationBorn 1865 01 21 21 January 1865Kingston upon Thames Surrey EnglandDied1 July 1935 1935 07 01 aged 70 Richmond Surrey EnglandBattingRight handedBowlingRight arm fast mediumInternational informationNational sideEnglandTest debut24 August 1893 v AustraliaLast Test19 July 1899 v AustraliaCareer statisticsCompetition Test First classMatches 7 357Runs scored 202 13 285Batting average 16 83 27 00100s 50s 0 0 21 53Top score 49 225Balls bowled 582 28 415Wickets 5 553Bowling average 61 79 24 735 wickets in innings 0 2410 wickets in match 0 1Best bowling 3 33 8 22Catches stumpings 250 1 250 1Source CricInfo 30 December 2021Born in Kingston upon Thames Surrey Brockwell played his county cricket for the very strong Surrey side of the last years of the 19th century He made his first class debut against Derbyshire in 1886 He played only occasionally up to 1890 but established himself in 1891 and 1892 when Surrey were at the height of their powers as a county side However it was not until 1893 that Brockwell became a vital member of the Surrey eleven when he took 51 wickets at the same cost as the incomparable Richardson and despite often going in late proving to be one of the most consistent batsmen In the very wet 1894 season Brockwell despite the consistently treacherous pitches made a remarkable advance He scored more runs 1 491 than any other player and hit five centuries and consequently was named as a Wisden Cricketer of the Year He declined a great deal in 1895 but from the following year up to 1899 formed a formidable batting trio with Bobby Abel and Tom Hayward that made Surrey invincible on the perfect Oval pitches Brockwell played seven Test matches for England all against Australia one in 1893 five on the 1894 95 tour and a final match in 1899 but was not a success at this level and averaged under 17 with a highest score of just 49 He played on for Surrey until 1903 but from 1900 his powers as a batsman declined severely and after two final first class matches for London County he retired from cricket Brockwell was homeless in his last years and he died in poverty at Richmond Surrey 1 References edit Flight of fancy ESPN Cricinfo 23 January 2008 Retrieved 24 January 2017 External links edit nbsp Media related to Bill Brockwell at Wikimedia Commons Bill Brockwell at ESPNcricinfo Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bill Brockwell amp oldid 1146287138, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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