Ellis Child

Ellis Lynley Child (23 December 1925 – 8 May 2005) was a New Zealand cricketer who played first-class cricket for Auckland and Northern Districts.[1] He was also a leading player for Northland in the Hawke Cup from 1951 to 1961.[2] He was born at Whangarei and died at Auckland.

Ellis Child
Personal information
Full nameEllis Lynley Child
Born(1925-12-23)23 December 1925
Whangarei, New Zealand
Died8 May 2005(2005-05-08) (aged 79)
Auckland, New Zealand
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium-pace
RoleAll-rounder
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1953-54Auckland
1958-59Northern Districts
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 8
Runs scored 230
Batting average 19.16
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 41
Balls bowled 1722
Wickets 21
Bowling average 27.38
5 wickets in innings 2
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 5/37
Catches/stumpings 5/0
Source: Cricinfo, 23 August 2019

He was the father of Neville Child, Murray Child, Roger Child and Graham Child, all of whom played at various levels for Northland. Murray also played for Northern Districts. Graham was also an accomplished hockey player, representing Auckland and New Zealand. The family has been prominent in sheepdog trials in New Zealand for more than 50 years.[3] Ellis was President of the New Zealand Sheep Dog Trial Association.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Player Profile: Ellis Child". www.cricketarchive.com. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
  2. Mace, Devon. "Vale Norm Wilson". NZ Cricket Museum. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  3. McFadden, Suzanne (7 June 2001). "Trials of a dog's life". NZ Herald. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  4. Barrington, Mike (18 June 2014). "Double glory for top trialist". Northern Advocate.
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