Edward How (cricketer)

Edward Joseph How (16 May 1974 – 28 March 2012) was an English first-class cricketer, banker, and educator.

Edward How
Personal information
Full name
Edward Joseph How
Born16 May 1974
Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England
Died28 March 2012(2012-03-28) (aged 37)
Val-d'Isère, Savoie, France
BattingRight-handed
BowlingLeft-arm medium-fast
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1995–1997Cambridge University
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 14
Runs scored 7
Batting average 1.40
100s/50s –/–
Top score 7*
Balls bowled 1,774
Wickets 13
Bowling average 88.07
5 wickets in innings 1
10 wickets in match
Best bowling 5/59
Catches/stumpings 2/–
Source: Cricinfo, 2 May 2021

How was born in Amersham in May 1974. He was educated at Dr. Challoner's Grammar School before going up to Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.[1] While studying at Cambridge, he played first-class cricket for Cambridge University Cricket Club between 1995 and 1997, making fourteen appearances.[2] A largely ineffective left-arm medium-fast bowler against first-class county opponents, he took 13 wickets at an average of 88.07.[3] His one bowling performance of note came against Kent in 1997, with figures of 5 for 59. He also played football for Cambridge University A.F.C., earning a football blue.[4]

After graduating from Cambridge, How worked in the City of London for Deutsche Bank, becoming a vice president at the bank. He then changed careers, becoming a chemistry teacher at Charterhouse School, where he also coached cricket and football.[4] How was killed in an off-piste skiing accident at Val-d'Isère in France on 28 March 2012, having fallen 200 metres (660 ft) to his death. He was survived by his wife and child.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ "Player profile: Ed How". CricketArchive. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Player profile: Edward How". CricketArchive. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  3. ^ "First-Class Bowling For Each Team by Ed How". CricketArchive. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Wisden - Obituaries in 2012". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  5. ^ Mitchell, Ben (29 March 2012). "Charterhouse teacher Ed How killed in Val D'Isere skiing accident". The Independent. Retrieved 2 May 2021.

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