Dick Young (cricketer)

Richard Alfred Young (16 September 1885 in Dharwad, India – 1 July 1968 in Hastings, Sussex) was an English cricketer who played in two Tests between 1907 and 1908.[1] He was selected as wicketkeeper ahead of Joe Humphries on the strength of his batting. Dick Young curiously represented England both in cricket and Association football.

Dick Young
Personal information
Full nameRichard Alfred Young
Born16-09-1885
Dharwad, Mysore (now Karnataka), British India
DiedJuly 1, 1968
BattingRight-hand bat
BowlingRight arm Leg-break
International information
National side
Test debut13 December 1907 v Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.
Last TestFebruary 21 1908 v Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.
Career statistics
Competition Tests First-class
Matches 2 139
Runs scored 27 6653
Batting average 6.75 28.80
100s/50s -/- 11/38
Top score 13 220
Balls bowled - 150
Wickets - 3
Bowling average - 38.00
5 wickets in innings - -
10 wickets in match - -
Best bowling - 2/32
Catches/stumpings 6/- 115/29
Source:

His brother was John Young, who played first-class cricket for Sussex.

References

  1. Dick Young, CricketArchive


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