William Cooper (cricketer)
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| Batting style | Right-hand bat | |
| Bowling type | Legbreak | |
| Tests | First-class | |
| Matches | 2 | 26 |
| Runs scored | 13 | 247 |
| Batting average | 6.50 | 10.29 |
| 100s/50s | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Top score | 7 | 46 |
| Balls bowled | 446 | 3182 |
| Wickets | 9 | 71 |
| Bowling average | 25.11 | 24.49 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 1 | 5 |
| 10 wickets in match | 0 | 0 |
| Best bowling | 6/120 | 7/37 |
| Catches/stumpings | 1/0 | 16/0 |
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Test debut: 31 December 1881 |
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William Henry Cooper (born September 11, 1849 in Maidstone, Kent; died April 5, 1939 in Melbourne) was an Australian cricketer who played in 2 Tests between 1881 and 1884.
Born and raised in Kent he came to Australia as an adult and didn't start playing competitive cricket until the age of 27. He returned to England as part of Billy Murdoch's 1884 tour.
A handy Leg Break bowler he is also noted for his services to Victorian Cricket where after his playing days he served as a state selector and later as vice president of the Victorian Cricket Association.
His great grandson, Paul Sheahan, also played Test cricket for Australia.
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