Edwin Evans
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Edwin Evans Australia (AUS) |
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Batting style | Right-hand bat | |
Bowling type | Right-arm slow | |
Tests | First-class | |
Matches | 6 | 65 |
Runs scored | 82 | 1006 |
Batting average | 10.25 | 12.26 |
100s/50s | 0/0 | 0/2 |
Top score | 33 | 74* |
Balls bowled | 1237 | 11603 |
Wickets | 7 | 201 |
Bowling average | 47.42 | 16.69 |
5 wickets in innings | 0 | 18 |
10 wickets in match | 0 | 4 |
Best bowling | 3/64 | 7/16 |
Catches/stumpings | 5/0 | 61/0 |
Test debut: 31 December 1881 |
Edwin Evans (March 26, 1849 - July 2, 1921) was an Australian cricketer who played in 6 Tests between 1881 and 1886.
Born in Emu Plains, New South Wales and educated at Newington College (1865-1866) [1], Evans was an off spinner with an ability to consistently land the ball wherever he wanted to and had some success in Australian first-class cricket.
However when called up for the national team his accuracy deserted him and he failed to make a serious impact.
After a career as a professional kangaroo shooter, Evans died in Walgett, New South Wales.
[edit] References
- ^ Newington College Register of Past Students 1863-1998 (Syd, 1999) pp60