Robert Howell (cricketer)

Robert George Dunnett Howell (23 January 1877 – 27 September 1942) was an English cricketer. Howell's batting style is unknown. He was born at Edmonton, Middlesex.

Robert Howell
Personal information
Full name
Robert George Dunnett Howell
Born(1877-01-23)23 January 1877
Edmonton, Middlesex, England
Died27 September 1942(1942-09-27) (aged 65)
Sydenham, London, England
BattingUnknown
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1900Sussex
1898–1899Cambridge University
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 3
Runs scored 14
Batting average 2.80
100s/50s –/–
Top score 7
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings –/–
Source: Cricinfo, 7 October 2012

While undertaking studies at Emmanuel College, Cambridge,[1] Howell made his first-class debut for Cambridge University against Hampshire at Fenner's in 1898. He made a second first-class appearance for the university in the following season against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Fenner's.[2] In 1900, he made a single first-class appearance for Sussex against Cambridge University at the County Ground, Hove. Howell had little success in his three first-class appearances, scoring a total of 14 runs.[3]

He died at Sydenham, London, on 27 September 1942.

References edit

  1. ^ "Howell, Robert George Dunett (HWL896RG)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
  2. ^ "First-Class Matches played by Robert Howell". CricketArchive. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
  3. ^ "Player profile: Robert Howell". CricketArchive. Retrieved 7 October 2012.

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