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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 August 1874 Shanghai, China |
| Died | 3 March 1967 (aged 92) Tooting Graveney, London |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1899–1903 | Surrey |
Source: Cricinfo, 13 March 2017 | |
Neville Miller MC (27 August 1874 – 3 March 1967) was an English cricketer. He played nine first-class matches for Surrey between 1899 and 1903.[1] In 1899, he scored 124 runs on first-class debut, a record for Surrey that stood until Jamie Smith scored 127 on debut in March 2019.[2]
Miller was awarded the Military Cross for his service with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in the First World War.[1]
Miller was captain of Streatham Cricket Club from 1908 to 1934, having joined the club in 1903.[3] He served as its president from December 1934[4] until his death.[5]
On his death on 3 March 1967,[1] Miller, a retired actuary, left an estate valued at £34,413.[6]
- ^ a b c "Neville Miller". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- ^ "Surrey teenager Jamie Smith hits best score by debutant in county's history against MCC in Dubai". The Cricketer. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ "Jim Laker was guest of honour". The Norwood News. No. 5937. 19 October 1962. p. 19.
- ^ "26 years as captain". The Norwood News. No. 3597. 21 December 1934. p. 13.
- ^ "'Greatest of all club cricketers' dies". Croydon Advertiser. No. 5130. 10 March 1967. p. 38.
- ^ "Money they left". Evening Standard. No. 44477. 22 June 1967. p. 13.