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W Caffyn

Billy Caffyn

198y 15d Reigate, Surrey
Born
February 2, 1828, Reigate, Surrey
Playing Roles
Batting Style
right-hand bat
Bowling Style
right-arm medium
Fielding Pos
N/A
Intl Career
N/A

Profile & Biography

William Caffyn was a middle-order batsman and medium-fast roundarm bowler who was a key member of the Surrey side in the 1850s. He was one of the 12 professionals who made the first major international tour to North America in the autumn of 1859 and along with HH Stephenson was on the next tour, to Australia in 1861-62. Two years later he returned on the second trip, staying on at the end where he took up a post as coach to Melbourne CC. From there he moved to Sydney where he worked as a hairdresser and in 1871 he moved back to England. He was regarded as one of the best fiedlers of his time, and WG Grace noted he was worth his place in any side for that alone.
Martin Williamson

Batting Career Summary

Full Stats
FormatMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
FC20035023588510317.99-2241490

Bowling Career Summary

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FormatMatInnsBallsRunsWktsBBIBBMAveEconSR4w5w10w
FC20078726029/2913.07--491111

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The England cricket team assembled at Lord's in London before leaving for the 1863 tour of Australia