Athol Matthew Burchell Rowan (7 February 1921 – 22 February 1998) was a South African international cricketer who played in 15 Test matches between 1947 and 1951.[1]

Athol Rowan
Personal information
Born(1921-02-07)7 February 1921
Kensington, South Africa
Died22 February 1998(1998-02-22) (aged 77)
Hermanus, Western Cape
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm offbreak
International information
National side
Test debut7 June 1947 v England
Last Test16 August 1951 v England
Career statistics
Competition Test First-class
Matches 15 58
Runs scored 290 1,492
Batting average 17.05 24.06
100s/50s 0/0 1/4
Top score 41 100*
Balls bowled 5,193 16,755
Wickets 54 273
Bowling average 38.59 23.47
5 wickets in innings 4 20
10 wickets in match 0 7
Best bowling 5/68 9/19
Catches/stumpings 7/– 25/–
Source: Cricinfo, 11 March 2020

His older brother, Eric, also played Test cricket for South Africa.

Athol Rowan bowling against England at Trent Bridge on June 10, 1947.

References

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  1. ^ "Athol Rowan". www.cricketarchive.com. Retrieved 10 January 2012.