William Abell (cricketer)

William Abell (16 April 1874 – 10 June 1960) was an Australian cricketer. He played one first-class match for Queensland in 1902.[1]

William Abell

Personal information
Full name	William Mutlow Abell
Born	16 April 1874 Leeds
Died	10 June 1960 (aged 86) Herston, Queensland
Career statistics
Competition First class Matches 1 Runs scored 8 Batting average 4 100s/50s 0/0 Top score 8 Balls bowled 0 Wickets 0 Bowling average - 5 wickets in innings 0 10 wickets in match 0 Best bowling - Catches/stumpings 1/0
Source: , 26 June 2016

Cricket career

As of 1896 Abell was playing for Glenolive Cricket Club in senior cricket.[2] By 1899, after Brisbane electoral cricket was established, he was playing for Toowong representing their B team.[3]

In December 1902 Abell represented Queensland in a first-class game against New South Wales which was the first between the states since 1899. In Queensland's first innings he hit two consecutive fours before being bowled,[4] and was caught at mid-off for a duck in their second innings.[5] He was Queensland's wicket keeper and took one catch in New South Wales first innings.[6]

See also

• List of Queensland first-class cricketers

References

1. "William Abell". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
2. "Cricket". The Week. Brisbane, Qld. 6 November 1896. p. 20. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
3. "Sporting". The Brisbane Courier. Brisbane, Qld. 18 December 1899. p. 6. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
4. "Queensland v New South Wales". Evening News. Sydney, NSW. 27 December 1902. p. 6. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
5. "Queensland v New South Wales". Evening News. Sydney, NSW. 30 December 1902. p. 3. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
6. "Interstate Cricket". The Brisbane Courier. Brisbane, QLD. 29 December 1902. p. 7. Retrieved 27 May 2020.

External links

• player profile