Basil Foster
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Full Name
Basil Samuel Foster
Born
February 12, 1882, Malvern, Worcestershire
Died
September 28, 1959, Pield Heath, Hillingdon, Middlesex, (aged 77y 228d)
Batting Style
Right hand Bat
Education
Malvern College
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Basil Foster, who died in Hillingdon Hospital on September 28, aged 77, was one of the brothers who did so much for Worcestershire in the early part of the century that the county became known in cricketing circles as Fostershire. He also appeared on occasion for Middlesex. As an actor, he gained prominence on the London stage and later took up theatrical management.
Wisden Cricketers' Almanack
Basil Foster Career Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | 100s | 50s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 34 | 52 | 1 | 753 | 86 | 14.76 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 34 | 81 | 50 | 0 | - | - | - | 3.70 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |