Robert Abdy (cricketer)

Robert Burlton Abdy (19 May 1860 – 21 May 1899) was an English first-class cricketer and Royal Navy officer.

Robert Abdy

Personal information
Full name	Robert Burlton Abdy
Born	19 May 1860 Hornsey, Middlesex, England
Died	21 May 1899 (aged 39) Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Batting	Unknown
Relations	Anthony Abdy (brother)
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1888	Marylebone Cricket Club
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 2 Runs scored 8 Batting average 2.00 100s/50s –/– Top score 6 Balls bowled – Wickets – Bowling average – 5 wickets in innings – 10 wickets in match – Best bowling – Catches/stumpings 1/–
Source: Cricinfo, 5 October 2018

Abdy was born at Hornsey in May 1860 to Marion Hollway and her husband, John Thomas Abdy. He entered into Britannia Royal Naval College in July 1873.[1] He entered service with the Royal Navy in 1875, with the rank of Midshipman,[2] becoming a Sub Lieutenant in August 1882.[3] He played two first-class cricket matches for the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's in 1882.[4] Abdy was placed on the retired naval list in February 1899,[5] and died three months later in May. His brother, Anthony, was also a first-class cricketer.

References

1. "Naval And Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Friday, Jul 04, 1873; pg. 5; Issue 27733.
2. "Player profile: Robert Abdy". CricketArchive. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
3. "No. 25136". The London Gazette. 8 August 1882. p. 3689.
4. "First-Class Matches played by Robert Abdy". CricketArchive. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
5. "No. 27056". The London Gazette. 24 February 1899. p. 1182.

External links

• Robert Abdy at ESPNcricinfo