Full name George Coulthard
Born August 1, 1856, Boroondara, Victoria
Died October 22, 1883, Carlton, Victoria (aged 27 years 82 days)
Major teams Australia, Victoria
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm medium
Other Umpire
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | Ct | St | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6* | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| First-class | 6 | 11 | 3 | 92 | 31 | 11.50 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| First-class | 6 | 332 | 125 | 5 | 3/29 | 25.00 | 2.25 | 66.4 | 0 | 0 |
| Only Test | Australia v England at Sydney, Feb 17-21, 1882 scorecard |
| Test statistics | |
| First-class span | 1880/81 - 1881/82 |
| Test debut | Australia v England at Melbourne, Jan 2-4, 1879 scorecard |
| Last Test | Australia v England at Melbourne, Mar 10-14, 1882 scorecard |
| Test matches | 2 |
| Test statistics |
George Coulthard was on the staff of the Melbourne CC and accompanied Lord Harris's 1878-79 side as an umpire, even thought he was only 22, standing in the only Test of the series. At Sydney, in the match against New South Wales, he was at the centre of a riot when he gave Billy Murdoch run out, leading to an ugly pitch-invasion. Although independent witnesses said the decision was close but fair, NSW demanded his replacement, claiming he was incompetent. He played only six first-class matches, his last in 1881-82 when he made his only Test appearance for Australia, making 6 at No. 11 and not bowling. Within two years he had died of consumption.
Martin Williamson
- A familar tale of riots and betting (Apr 8, 2006)
Apr 10, 1879
George Coulthard
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