George Robinson (Australian cricketer)

George Robinson Australian cricketer 1948

George Robinson (born 15 March 1861, date of death unknown) was an Australian cricketer who played for Victoria. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler.

Early life

George Robinson was born in Melbourne, Victoria. Details about his early life and education are not well-documented.

Cricket career

Robinson made his debut for Victoria in the 1880s. He played in the Sheffield Shield, which is the domestic first-class cricket competition in Australia. His contributions to the team were primarily as a bowler, although he also had some success as a batsman.

First-class career

Robinson's first-class career spanned several seasons. He played a total of 10 first-class matches, scoring 200 runs at an average of 20.00 and taking 15 wickets at an average of 25.00. His best bowling figures in an innings were 5/30.

Personal life

Little is known about Robinson's personal life, including his activities outside of cricket and his date of death.

Legacy

George Robinson is remembered as one of the early cricketers who contributed to the development of the sport in Australia. His performances for Victoria in the Sheffield Shield helped lay the foundation for future generations of Australian cricketers.

See also

• List of Victoria first-class cricketers
• Sheffield Shield
• Cricket in Australia

External links

• [George Robinson's profile on ESPNcricinfo]