Robert Abdy (cricketer)

Robert Burlton Abdy (19 May 1860 – 21 May 1899) was an English first-class cricketer and Royal Navy officer.

Robert Abdy
Personal information
Full name
Robert Burlton Abdy
Born19 May 1860
Hornsey, Middlesex, England
Died21 May 1899(1899-05-21) (aged 39)
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
BattingUnknown
RelationsAnthony Abdy (brother)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1888Marylebone Cricket Club
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 2
Runs scored 8
Batting average 2.00
100s/50s –/–
Top score 6
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 1/–
Source: Cricinfo, 5 October 2018

Abdy was born at Hornsey in May 1860 to Marion Hollway and her husband, John Thomas Abdy. He entered into HMS Britannia in July 1873.[1] He entered service with the Royal Navy in 1875, with the rank of Midshipman,[2] becoming a sub lieutenant in August 1882.[3] He played two first-class cricket matches for the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's in 1882.[4] Abdy was placed on the retired naval list in February 1899,[5] and died three months later in May. His brother, Anthony, was also a first-class cricketer.

References

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  1. ^ "Naval And Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), Friday, Jul 04, 1873; pg. 5; Issue 27733.
  2. ^ "Player profile: Robert Abdy". CricketArchive. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  3. ^ "No. 25136". The London Gazette. 8 August 1882. p. 3689.
  4. ^ "First-Class Matches played by Robert Abdy". CricketArchive. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  5. ^ "No. 27056". The London Gazette. 24 February 1899. p. 1182.
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