William Kelly (20 January 1875 – 27 December 1968) was an Australian cricketer. He played one first-class cricket match for Victoria in 1908.[1]
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Born | Rosedale, Victoria, Australia | 20 January 1875
Died | 27 December 1968 Bulla, Victoria, Australia | (aged 93)
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Years | Team |
1908 | Victoria |
Source: Cricinfo, 15 November 2015 |
Kelly played for the Richmond Cricket Club in Victorian district cricket bowling left-hand spin and he topped the clubs bowling average in three seasons. He was also described as a "punishing" batsman. After his playing career he worked in cricket administration serving as chairman of the Victorian Cricket Association and as a member of the national cricket Board of Control. In 1930 he managed the Australian Test team when it toured England and he served as a delegate for the Richmond Cricket Club until 1934.[2]
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edit- ^ "William Kelly". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
- ^ Unknown (31 July 1934). "Personalities in Richmond Cricket Election". The Herald. Trove. Retrieved 1 November 2021.