Bob McLeod (cricketer)

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]

Bob McLeod
Personal information
Born(1868-01-19)19 January 1868
Died15 June 1907(1907-06-15) (aged 39)
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 62)1 January 1892 v England
Last Test24 August 1893 v England
Career statistics
Competition Test First-class
Matches 6 57
Runs scored 146 1,701
Batting average 13.27 22.38
100s/50s 0/0 1/6
Top score 31 101
Balls bowled 1,089 9,281
Wickets 12 141
Bowling average 31.83 22.72
5 wickets in innings 1 7
10 wickets in match 0 2
Best bowling 5/53 7/24
Catches/stumpings 3/– 39/–
Source: Cricinfo, 13 October 2022

Biography

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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.

References

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  1. ^ "1st Test: Australia v England at Melbourne, Jan 1-6, 1892". espncricinfo. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
  2. ^ Felix (22 June 1907). "Cricket: Death of R. W. M'Leod". The Australasian. Melbourne. p. 23. Retrieved 28 October 2014 – via National Library of Australia.