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Roy Kilner

Cricket player of England. (1890-1928) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 37

Roy Kilner was an English professional cricketer who played nine Test matches for England between 1924 and 1926. An all-rounder, he played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club between 1911 and 1927. In all first-class matches, he scored 14,707 runs at an average of 30.01 and took 1,003 wickets at an average of 18.45.

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ClubYears
England cricket team1924-1926
Yorkshire County Cricket Club1911-1927

Awards

Wisden Cricketer of the Year1924

About this person

Kilner scored 1,000 runs in a season ten times and took 100 wickets in a season five times. On four occasions, he completed the double: scoring 1,000 runs and taking 100 wickets in the same season, recognised as a sign of a quality all-rounder.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1928 · aged 37