Arthur Mold
English cricket player (1863-1921) · Athletes · Died at 57
Arthur Webb Mold was an English professional cricketer who played first-class cricket for Lancashire as a fast bowler between 1889 and 1901. A Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1892, he was selected for England in three Test matches in 1893.
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Archie MacLaren Teammate at Lancashire County Cricket Club, 1890-1901
A. N. Hornby Teammate at Lancashire County Cricket Club, 1889-1899
Frank Sugg Teammate at Lancashire County Cricket Club, 1889-1899
Johnny Tyldesley Teammate at Lancashire County Cricket Club, 1895-1901
Sydney Barnes Teammate at Lancashire County Cricket Club, 1899-1901
A. G. Steel Teammate at Lancashire County Cricket Club, 1889-1893
Dick Barlow Teammate at Lancashire County Cricket Club, 1889-1891
James Hallows Teammate at Lancashire County Cricket Club, 1898-1901
Career 2
ClubYears
England cricket team1893
Lancashire County Cricket Club1889-1901
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About this person
Mold was one of the most effective bowlers in England during the 1890s but his career was overshadowed by controversy over his bowling action. Although he took 1,673 wickets in first-class matches, many commentators viewed his achievements as tainted.
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Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1863 to 1921 · aged 57