Athol Rowan

Athol Matthew Burchell Rowan (7 February 1921 – 22 February 1998) was a South African international cricketer who played in 15 Test matches between 1947 and 1951.[1]

Athol Rowan
Personal information
Born(1921-02-07)7 February 1921
Kensington, South Africa
Died22 February 1998(1998-02-22) (aged 77)
Hermanus, Western Cape
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm offbreak
International information
National side
Test debut7 June 1947 v England
Last Test16 August 1951 v England
Career statistics
Competition Test First-class
Matches 15 58
Runs scored 290 1,492
Batting average 17.05 24.06
100s/50s 0/0 1/4
Top score 41 100*
Balls bowled 5,193 16,755
Wickets 54 273
Bowling average 38.59 23.47
5 wickets in innings 4 20
10 wickets in match 0 7
Best bowling 5/68 9/19
Catches/stumpings 7/– 25/–
Source: Cricinfo, 11 March 2020

His older brother, Eric, also played Test cricket for South Africa.

Athol Rowan bowling against England at Trent Bridge on June 10, 1947.

References

  1. "Athol Rowan". www.cricketarchive.com. Retrieved 10 January 2012.


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