George Vernon (cricketer)

George Vernon
George Vernon
Personal information
Born(1856-06-20)20 June 1856
Marylebone, London, England
Died10 August 1902(1902-08-10) (aged 46)
Elmina, Gold Coast
BattingRight-handed
BowlingSlow
International information
National side
Only Test (cap 43)30 December 1882 v Australia
Career statistics
Competition Test First-class
Matches 1 240
Runs scored 14 7,070
Batting average 14.00 19.10
100s/50s 0/0 4/28
Top score 11* 160
Balls bowled 108
Wickets 2
Bowling average 34.50
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 1/11
Catches/stumpings 0/– 171/–
Source: ESPNCricinfo, 6 November 2022

George Frederick Vernon (20 June 1856 – 10 August 1902) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Middlesex County Cricket Club. He also played one Test match for England during the first-ever Ashes tour in 1882-83.[1]

  1. ^ Ambrose D (2004) Brief profile of G.F.Vernon, CricketArchive. Retrieved 10 May 2023. (subscription required)