Bob McLeod (cricketer) explained

Bob McLeod
Birth Date:1868 1, df=yes
Batting:Left-handed
Bowling:Right-arm medium
Columns:2
Column1:Test
Matches1:6
Runs1:146
Bat Avg1:13.27
100S/50S1:0/0
Top Score1:31
Deliveries1:1,089
Wickets1:12
Bowl Avg1:31.83
Fivefor1:1
Tenfor1:0
Best Bowling1:5/53
Catches/Stumpings1:3/–
Column2:First-class
Matches2:57
Runs2:1,701
Bat Avg2:22.38
100S/50S2:1/6
Top Score2:101
Deliveries2:9,281
Wickets2:141
Bowl Avg2:22.72
Fivefor2:7
Tenfor2:2
Best Bowling2:7/24
Catches/Stumpings2:39/–
International:true
Country:Australia
Testdebutagainst:England
Testdebutdate:1 January
Testdebutyear:1892
Testcap:62
Lasttestdate:24 August
Lasttestagainst:England
Lasttestyear:1893
Source:http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/6585.html Cricinfo
Date:13 October
Year:2022

Robert William McLeod (19 January 1868 – 15 June 1907) was an Australian cricketer who played in six Test matches in 1892 and 1893. On his debut, he took five wickets in the first innings against England in Melbourne in 1892.[1]

Biography

McLeod was born in Port Melbourne, Victoria. After retiring as a player he continued to be involved as a selector, team manager, committeeman and delegate to the Victorian Cricket Association. In 1907 he replaced H. C. A. Harrison as the Melbourne Cricket Club representative on the Victorian Football League. He died on 15 June 1907 in Middle Park, Victoria.[2] His brother, Charlie, also played cricket for Australia.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1st Test: Australia v England at Melbourne, Jan 1-6, 1892 . 2011-12-18 . espncricinfo.
  2. News: Cricket: Death of R. W. M'Leod. Felix . . Melbourne . 22 June 1907 . 28 October 2014 . 23 . National Library of Australia.