Michael Osborne (cricketer) explained

Country:England
Fullname:Michael John Osborne
Birth Date:9 April 1932
Birth Place:Southend-on-Sea, Essex,
England[1]
Batting:Right-handed
Bowling:Right-arm off break
Club1:Devon
Year1:1968
Columns:1
Column1:First-class
Matches1:3
Runs1:155
Bat Avg1:25.83
100S/50S1:–/1
Top Score1:60
Deliveries1:168
Wickets1:2
Bowl Avg1:40.50
Fivefor1:
Tenfor1:
Best Bowling1:2/65
Catches/Stumpings1:3/–
Date:9 March
Year:2019
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/18336.html Cricinfo

Michael John Osborne (born 9 April 1932) is an English former first-class cricketer and Royal Air Force airman.

While serving in the Royal Air Force, Osborne played first-class cricket for the Combined Services cricket team.[2] He made his debut in 1961 against the touring South Africa Fezelas at Portsmouth.[2] He made two further appearances in 1962, against Cambridge University at Fenner's, and Ireland at Belfast.[2] In the match against Cambridge University, he recorded what would his only first-class half century by making 60 runs in the Combined Services first-innings.[3] He scored 155 runs in his three matches, averaging 25.83.[4] He also took two wickets with his off break bowling.[5] Osborne later played minor counties cricket for Devon in 1968, making two appearances in the Minor Counties Championship.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Michael Osborne. Wisden. 3 April 2023.
  2. Web site: First-Class Matches played by Michael Osborne . CricketArchive . 2019-03-09 . subscription.
  3. Web site: Cambridge University v Combined Services, 1962 . CricketArchive . 2019-03-09 . subscription.
  4. Web site: First-class Batting and Fielding For Each Team by Michael Osborne . CricketArchive . 2019-03-09 . subscription.
  5. Web site: First-class Bowling For Each Team by Michael Osborne . CricketArchive . 2019-03-09 . subscription.
  6. Web site: Minor Counties Championship Matches played by Michael Osborne . CricketArchive . 2019-03-09 . subscription.