William Woodward (cricketer)

William Woodward (unknown – 4 July 1862) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Nottingham Cricket Club (aka Nottinghamshire). Woodward's batting style is unknown, though it is known he occasionally played as a wicket-keeper. He was born in Nottingham, where he was christened on 26 November 1813; died in Barrie, Ontario.

William Woodward

Personal information
Full name	William Woodward
Born	Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
Died	4 July 1862 Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Role	Occasional wicket-keeper
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1830–1834	Nottingham Cricket Club
1835	Nottinghamshire
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 6 Runs scored 27 Batting average 3.37 100s/50s 0/0 Top score 13 Catches/stumpings 1/1
Source: Cricinfo, 22 February 2013

Woodward made his first-class debut for Nottingham against Sheffield in 1830 at the Hyde Park Ground in Sheffield.[1] His next appearances were in 1834 when Nottingham played two matches against Cambridge Town Club at Parker's Piece and the Forest New Ground. He made a further appearance for the club in that season against Sheffield.[1] The following year he made two appearances for Nottinghamshire against Sussex.[1] Woodward played in six first-class matches, scoring 27 runs at an average of 3.37, with a highest score of 13.[2]

References

1. "First-Class Matches played by William Woodward". CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
2. "Player profile: William Woodward". CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 February 2013.

External links

• William Woodward at ESPNcricinfo