Edward Buckland
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Edward Hastings Buckland (20 June 1864 – 10 February 1906) was an English
cricketer
. Buckland was a right-handed batsman who bowled both right-arm off break
and right-arm underam
fast
. Buckland played the role of an all rounder.
Buckland was educated at Marlborough College
where he represented the college cricket team. Buckland was later educated at Oxford University, where he went there with a big cricketing reputation.
Buckland made his first-class
debut for Oxford University
against Lancashire
. Buckland spent the vast majoirty of his first-class career representing the University, where he played 27 matches 1884 to 1887, with his final first-class match for the University coming Cambridge University
in 1887. In his 27 matches for the University, Buckland scored 739 runs at a batting average
of 17.18, with three half centuries and one century which gave Buckland his career high score of 148 against Surrey
in 1887. Further to his role as an all rounder, Buckland took 45 wickets for the University at a bowling average
of 20.88, with three five wicket hauls and best figures of 7/17 against the Marylebone Cricket Club
in 1884. Buckland was also an impressive fielder, taking 22 catches.
In 1885 Buckland played his only first-class match for the Marylebone Cricket Club against Lancashire. In the same year Buckland made his debut for Middlesex
against Yorkshire
. From 1885 to 1888 Buckland represented Middlesex in nine first-class matches, with his final first-class match for the county coming against Nottinghamshire
in 1888. Buckland scored 254 runs for the club at a batting average of 16.93, with a single half century which gave Buckland his highest score for the county of 51. With the ball Buckland took 27 wickets at a bowling average of 18.51, with one five wicket haul and best figure of 5/15. In the field Buckland took 20 catches.
In late 1886, Buckland toured North America
with EJ Sanders' XI where he played in a number of matches, including two first-class matches against Philadelphia Cricket Club
at the Germantown Cricket Club Ground.
Following Buckland's final match for Oxford University, as mentioned above, he represented the Gentlemen in two Gentlemen v Players
fixtures in 1887. The Gentlemen side was captained
by W.G. Grace. The following year Buckland played a single first-class match for CI Thornton's XI against Cambridge University. During the same season Buckland played a single first-class match for Oxford University Past and Present against the touring Australians.
Seven years later, in 1895 Buckland made his debut for Hampshire
against Yorkshire. Buckland played four first-class matches for Hampshire in 1895, with his final first-class match coming against Sussex
. Buckland scored 116 at a batting average of 14.50, with one half century and a high score of 73. With the ball Buckland took 9 wickets at a bowling average of 23.44, with one five wicket haul and best figures of 5/30.
In Buckland's overall first-class career he played 48 first-class matches, scoring 1,414 runs at a batting average of 18.12, with six fifties and one century which gave Buckland his highest first-class score of 148. With the ball, Buckland complimented his able ability with the bat by taking 110 wickets at a bowling average of 19.62, with eight five wicket hauls and taking ten wickets in a match once. Bucklands best figures were 7/17. In the field Buckland took a total of 54 catches.
Buckland never reached the level of international cricket, but was regarded as one of the best all rounders of his time. Outside of cricket Buckland was a Master
at Winchester College
. Buckland was also a keen golf
er.
Buckland died at Winchester
, Hampshire
on February 10, 1906 aged just 41.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
cricketer
Cricketer
A cricketer is a person who plays the sport of cricket. Official and long-established cricket publications prefer the traditional word "cricketer" over the rarely used term "cricket player"....
. Buckland was a right-handed batsman who bowled both right-arm off break
Off break
Off break is a type of delivery in the sport of cricket. It is the attacking delivery of an off spin bowler. Off breaks are known as off spinners....
and right-arm underam
Underarm bowling
In cricket, underarm bowling is as old as the sport itself. Until the introduction of the roundarm style in the first half of the 19th century, bowling was performed in the same way as in bowls, the ball being delivered with the hand below the waist...
fast
Fast bowling
Fast bowling, sometimes known as pace bowling, is one of the two main approaches to bowling in the sport of cricket. The other is spin bowling...
. Buckland played the role of an all rounder.
Buckland was educated at Marlborough College
Marlborough College
Marlborough College is a British co-educational independent school for day and boarding pupils, located in Marlborough, Wiltshire.Founded in 1843 for the education of the sons of Church of England clergy, the school now accepts both boys and girls of all beliefs. Currently there are just over 800...
where he represented the college cricket team. Buckland was later educated at Oxford University, where he went there with a big cricketing reputation.
Buckland made his first-class
First-class cricket
First-class cricket is a class of cricket that consists of matches of three or more days' scheduled duration, that are between two sides of eleven players and are officially adjudged first-class by virtue of the standard of the competing teams...
debut for Oxford University
Oxford University Cricket Club
Oxford University Cricket Club is a first-class cricket team, representing the University of Oxford. It plays its home games at the University Parks in Oxford, England...
against Lancashire
Lancashire County Cricket Club
Lancashire County Cricket Club represents the historic county of Lancashire in cricket's County Championship. The club was founded in 1864 as a successor to Manchester Cricket Club and has played at Old Trafford since then...
. Buckland spent the vast majoirty of his first-class career representing the University, where he played 27 matches 1884 to 1887, with his final first-class match for the University coming Cambridge University
Cambridge University Cricket Club
Cambridge University Cricket Club is a first-class cricket team. It now plays all but one of its first-class cricket matches as part of the Cambridge University Centre of Cricketing Excellence , which includes Anglia Ruskin University...
in 1887. In his 27 matches for the University, Buckland scored 739 runs at a batting average
Batting average
Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
of 17.18, with three half centuries and one century which gave Buckland his career high score of 148 against Surrey
Surrey County Cricket Club
Surrey County Cricket Club is one of the 18 professional county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Surrey. Its limited overs team is called the Surrey Lions...
in 1887. Further to his role as an all rounder, Buckland took 45 wickets for the University at a bowling average
Bowling average
Bowling average is a statistic measuring the performance of bowlers in the sport of cricket.A bowler's bowling average is defined as the total number of runs conceded by the bowlers divided by the number of wickets taken by the bowler, so the lower the average the better. It is similar to earned...
of 20.88, with three five wicket hauls and best figures of 7/17 against the Marylebone Cricket Club
Marylebone Cricket Club
Marylebone Cricket Club is a cricket club in London founded in 1787. Its influence and longevity now witness it as a private members' club dedicated to the development of cricket. It owns, and is based at, Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, London NW8. MCC was formerly the governing body of...
in 1884. Buckland was also an impressive fielder, taking 22 catches.
In 1885 Buckland played his only first-class match for the Marylebone Cricket Club against Lancashire. In the same year Buckland made his debut for Middlesex
Middlesex County Cricket Club
Middlesex County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Middlesex. It was announced in February 2009 that Middlesex changed their limited overs name from the Middlesex Crusaders, to the...
against Yorkshire
Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Yorkshire County Cricket Club represents the historic county of Yorkshire as one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure....
. From 1885 to 1888 Buckland represented Middlesex in nine first-class matches, with his final first-class match for the county coming against Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Nottinghamshire, and the current county champions. Its limited overs team is called the Nottinghamshire Outlaws...
in 1888. Buckland scored 254 runs for the club at a batting average of 16.93, with a single half century which gave Buckland his highest score for the county of 51. With the ball Buckland took 27 wickets at a bowling average of 18.51, with one five wicket haul and best figure of 5/15. In the field Buckland took 20 catches.
In late 1886, Buckland toured North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
with EJ Sanders' XI where he played in a number of matches, including two first-class matches against Philadelphia Cricket Club
Philadelphia Cricket Club
The Philadelphia Cricket Club, founded in 1854, is the oldest country club in the United States. It has two locations: Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, and Flourtown, Pennsylvania.-History:...
at the Germantown Cricket Club Ground.
Following Buckland's final match for Oxford University, as mentioned above, he represented the Gentlemen in two Gentlemen v Players
Gentlemen v Players
The Gentlemen v Players game was a first-class cricket match that was generally played on an annual basis between one team consisting of amateurs and one of professionals . The first two games took place in 1806 but the fixture was not revived until 1819. It was more or less annual thereafter...
fixtures in 1887. The Gentlemen side was captained
Captain (cricket)
The captain of a cricket team often referred to as the skipper is the appointed leader, having several additional roles and responsibilities over and above those of a regular player...
by W.G. Grace. The following year Buckland played a single first-class match for CI Thornton's XI against Cambridge University. During the same season Buckland played a single first-class match for Oxford University Past and Present against the touring Australians.
Seven years later, in 1895 Buckland made his debut for Hampshire
Hampshire County Cricket Club
Hampshire County Cricket Club represents the historic county of Hampshire in cricket's County Championship. The club was founded in 1863 as a successor to the Hampshire county cricket teams and has played at the Antelope Ground from then until 1885, before moving to the County Ground where it...
against Yorkshire. Buckland played four first-class matches for Hampshire in 1895, with his final first-class match coming against Sussex
Sussex County Cricket Club
Sussex County Cricket Club is the oldest of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Sussex. The club was founded as a successor to Brighton Cricket Club which was a representative of the county of Sussex as a...
. Buckland scored 116 at a batting average of 14.50, with one half century and a high score of 73. With the ball Buckland took 9 wickets at a bowling average of 23.44, with one five wicket haul and best figures of 5/30.
In Buckland's overall first-class career he played 48 first-class matches, scoring 1,414 runs at a batting average of 18.12, with six fifties and one century which gave Buckland his highest first-class score of 148. With the ball, Buckland complimented his able ability with the bat by taking 110 wickets at a bowling average of 19.62, with eight five wicket hauls and taking ten wickets in a match once. Bucklands best figures were 7/17. In the field Buckland took a total of 54 catches.
Buckland never reached the level of international cricket, but was regarded as one of the best all rounders of his time. Outside of cricket Buckland was a Master
Master (college)
A Master is the title of the head of some colleges and other educational institutions. This applies especially at some colleges and institutions at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge .- See also :* Master A Master (or in female form Mistress) is the title of the head of some...
at Winchester College
Winchester College
Winchester College is an independent school for boys in the British public school tradition, situated in Winchester, Hampshire, the former capital of England. It has existed in its present location for over 600 years and claims the longest unbroken history of any school in England...
. Buckland was also a keen golf
Golf
Golf is a precision club and ball sport, in which competing players use many types of clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a golf course using the fewest number of strokes....
er.
Buckland died at Winchester
Winchester
Winchester is a historic cathedral city and former capital city of England. It is the county town of Hampshire, in South East England. The city lies at the heart of the wider City of Winchester, a local government district, and is located at the western end of the South Downs, along the course of...
, Hampshire
Hampshire
Hampshire is a county on the southern coast of England in the United Kingdom. The county town of Hampshire is Winchester, a historic cathedral city that was once the capital of England. Hampshire is notable for housing the original birthplaces of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force...
on February 10, 1906 aged just 41.
Family
Buckland's brother Francis also played first-class cricket for Oxford University, Middlesex and the Marylebone Cricket Club.External links
- Edward Buckland at CricinfoCricinfoESPNcricinfo is believed to be the largest cricket-related website on the World Wide Web. Content includes news,articles, live scorecards,live text commentary and a comprehensive and searchable database called 'StatsGuru', of historical matches and players from the 18th century to the present...
- Edward Buckland at CricketArchiveCricketArchiveCricketArchive is a website that aims to provide a comprehensive archive of records relating to the sport of cricket. It claims to be the most comprehensive cricket database on the internet, including scorecards for all matches of first-class cricket , List A cricket , Women's Test cricket and...
- Matches and detailed statistics for Edward Buckland
- Page containing Buckland's Wisden Obituary