Full name William Brockwell
Born January 21, 1865, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey
Died July 1, 1935, Richmond, Surrey (aged 70 years 161 days)
Major teams England, Kimberley, London County, Surrey
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm fast-medium
Relation Uncle - G Brockwell
Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | 100 | 50 | 6s | Ct | St | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tests ![]() |
7 | 12 | 0 | 202 | 49 | 16.83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
First-class | 357 | 539 | 47 | 13285 | 225 | 27.00 | 21 | 53 | 250 | 1 |
Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tests ![]() |
7 | 9 | 582 | 309 | 5 | 3/33 | 3/33 | 61.80 | 3.18 | 116.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First-class | 357 | 28415 | 13680 | 553 | 8/22 | 24.73 | 2.88 | 51.3 | 24 | 1 |
Test debut | England v Australia at Manchester, Aug 24-26, 1893 scorecard |
Last Test | England v Australia at Manchester, Jul 17-19, 1899 scorecard |
Test statistics | |
First-class span | 1886 - 1903 |
Brockwell, William, a prominent Surrey cricketer nearly fifty years ago, died on July 1. A stylish and often brilliant batsman, strong in back play and a free hitter in front of the wicket, Brockwell also was a useful fast medium paced bowler and a smart fieldsman, notably at second slip where he succeeded George Lohmann--one of the surest catches ever seen in that position. First playing for the county in 1886, Brockwell matured slowly but it was difficult to find a place in the very powerful Surrey eleven of that period. However, from 1891 to 1902 he was a regular member of the side and played his last game in 1903 when the team were declining rapidly in all round strength.
Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1895