Henry Jarvis Savory (4 March 1914 – 4 January 2008) was an English cricketer[1] who played internationally for Nigeria.[2] A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler,[3] he played one first-class match for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club in 1937, against New Zealand.[4]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Henry Jarvis Savory |
| Born | 4 March 1914 Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, England |
| Died | 4 January 2008 (aged 93) |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium |
| Role | Batsman |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1937 | Gloucestershire |
| Only First-class | 3 July 1937 Gloucestershire v New Zealanders |
Source: CricketArchive, 6 April 2008 | |
Following his only first-class appearance, he played three matches for Gloucestershire Second XI in 1939.[5] After World War II, he played two matches for Nigeria against Gold Coast in Lagos in 1947 and 1949.[6]
References
edit- ^ Cricinfo profile
- ^ Teams played for by Henry Savory at CricketArchive
- ^ CricketArchive profile
- ^ First-class matches played by Henry Savory at CricketArchive
- ^ Minor Counties Championship Matches played by Henry Savory at CricketArchive
- ^ Other matches played by Henry Savory at CricketArchive
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