William Woodward (cricketer)

William Woodward
Personal information
Full name William Woodward
Born Unknown
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
Died (1862-07-04)4 July 1862
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Batting Unknown
Role Occasional wicket-keeper
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1835 Nottinghamshire
1830–1834 Nottingham Cricket Club
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 6
Runs scored 27
Batting average 3.37
100s/50s –/–
Top score 13
Balls bowled –
Wickets –
Bowling average –
5 wickets in innings –
10 wickets in match –
Best bowling –
Catches/stumpings 1/1
Source: Cricinfo, 22 February 2013

William Woodward (unknown – 4 July 1862) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Nottingham Cricket Club (aka Nottinghamshire). Woodward's batting style is unknown, though it is known he occasionally played as a wicket-keeper. He was born in Nottingham, where he was christened on 26 November 1813; died in Barrie, Ontario.

Woodward made his first-class debut for Nottingham against Sheffield in 1830 at the Hyde Park Ground in Sheffield.[1] His next appearances were in 1834 when Nottingham played two matches against Cambridge Town Club at Parker's Piece and the Forest New Ground. He made a further appearance for the club in that season against Sheffield.[1] The following year he made two appearances for Nottinghamshire against Sussex.[1] Woodward played in six first-class matches, scoring 27 runs at an average of 3.37, with a highest score of 13.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "First-Class Matches played by William Woodward". CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  2. ↑ "Player profile: William Woodward". CricketArchive. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
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