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
Died21 March 1928(1928-03-21) (aged 64)
Auckland, New Zealand
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicketkeeper
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1902-03 to 1912-13Auckland
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

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.
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