Vernon Ransford

Vernon Ransford Australia (Aus)

Batting style	Left-handed batsman
Bowling type	Slow left-arm orthodox
	Tests	First-class
Matches	20	142
Runs scored	1211	8268
Batting average	37.84	42.39
100s/50s	1/5	25/32
Top score	143*	190
Balls bowled	43	1692
Wickets	1	419
Bowling average	28.00	29.92
5 wickets in innings	0	1
10 wickets in match	0	0
Best bowling	1/9	6/38
Catches/stumpings	10/0	74/0
Test debut: 13 December 1907 Last Test: 1 March 1912 Source: Cricinfo

Vernon Seymour Ransford (born March 20, 1885 in South Yarra, Victoria, died March 19, 1958 in Brighton, Victoria) was an Australian cricketer who played in 20 Tests between 1907 and 1912. His best series was the 1909 tour of England when he topped the Australian batting averages, helped by a career best score of 143 not out. The following year he was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year. After retiring from playing he served as secretary of the Melbourne Cricket Club (where he had played his domestic cricket) from 1939 to 1957.