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J Selby

John Selby

177y 16d Nottingham
Born
July 1, 1849, Nottingham
Playing Roles
Batting Style
right-hand bat
Bowling Style
right-arm medium
Fielding Pos
N/A
Intl Career
1877 - 1882

Profile & Biography

A middle-order batsman, John Selby played professionally for Nottinghamshire between 1870 and 1887 and in 1878 he heading the averages with 938 runs at average of 31.82. Selby toured Australia in 1876-77 and 1881-82, playing a total of six Test matches on those tours, including the first of all at Melbourne in March 1877, and he also toured North America in 1879. Like many contemporaries, he became a pub landlord on retirement, but his financial dealings were unsuccessful. He died after suffering a paralytic stroke.
Martin Williamson

Batting Career Summary

Full Stats
FormatMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
Test61212567023.27-02010
FC222355256215128*18.83-4271284

Bowling Career Summary

Full Stats
FormatMatInnsBallsRunsWktsBBIBBMAveEconSR4w5w10w
Test60000-----000
FC22243618852/2737.62.5887.2000

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The England cricket team in 1880
The 1876-77 squad which played the first Test against Australia
John Selby