Alec Hurwood

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Alec Hurwood
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Alec Hurwood
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling type Right-arm medium, Right-arm offbreak
Tests First-class
Matches 2 43
Runs scored 5 575
Batting average 2.50 11.27
100s/50s 0/0 0/3
Top score 5 89
Balls bowled 517
Wickets 11 113
Bowling average 15.45 27.62
5 wickets in innings 0 5
10 wickets in match 0 1
Best bowling 4/22 6/80
Catches/stumpings 2/0 29/0

Test debut: 12 December 1930
Last Test: 1 January 1931
Source: [1]


Alexander Hurwood (born June 17, 1902, Kangaroo Point, Queensland, died September 26, 1982, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales), known as Alec, was an Australian cricketer who played in 2 Tests from 1930 to 1931.

  • Renowned for his odd bowling style - taking only a couple of steps before delivering the ball, Alec Hurwood played for Queensland before being called up to the Australian squad for summer of 1930/31.
  • Alec was unlucky, after gaining very respectable figures from his 2 Tests, to be dropped in favour of bowlers returning to the squad from injury.
  • Married Norma and father of 3 - Janet, Ross and Philip