Jethro Robinson

Jethro Robinson
Personal information
Full name
Jethro Frederick Robinson
Born(1914-11-10)10 November 1914
Eastbourne, Sussex, England
Died22 May 2001(2001-05-22) (aged 86)
Canada
BattingUnknown
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
RelationsMiles Robinson (brother)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1936Cambridge University
1935–1936Sussex
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 3
Runs scored 11
Batting average 2.75
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 5
Balls bowled 383
Wickets 8
Bowling average 20.75
5 wickets in innings 2
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 5/47
Catches/stumpings 3/–
Source: Cricinfo, 9 January 2012

Jethro Frederick Robinson (10 November 1914 – 22 May 2001) was an English cricketer. Robinson's batting style is unknown, though it is known he was a slow left-arm orthodox bowler. He was born at Eastbourne, Sussex, and educated at The King's School, Canterbury.

He made his first-class debut for Sussex against Cambridge University in 1935. He made a further first-class appearance for Sussex against Cambridge University in 1936,[1] taking his career best figures of 5/47 in this match.[2] He also studied at the University of Cambridge in 1936, making a single first-class appearance for the University in that same year against the touring Indians.[1]

He died in Canada on 22 May 2001. His brother, Miles, also played first-class cricket.

References

  1. ^ a b "First-Class Matches played by Jethro Robinson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
  2. ^ "Cambridge University v Sussex, 1936". CricketArchive. Retrieved 9 January 2012.