John Marshall (cricketer, born 1816)

John Augustus Browne Marshall (23 October 1816 – December 1861) was an English cricketer. Marshall's batting style is unknown. He was born at Colombo in British Ceylon.

John Marshall
Personal information
Full nameJohn Augustus Browne Marshall
Born23 October 1816
Colombo, Ceylon
DiedDecember 1861 (aged 45)
Penzance, Cornwall, England
BattingUnknown
RelationsHenry Marshall (brother)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1837Cambridge University
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 6
Runs scored 29
Batting average 3.22
100s/50s –/–
Top score 7
Balls bowled –
Wickets –
Bowling average –
5 wickets in innings –
10 wickets in match –
Best bowling –
Catches/stumpings 1/–
Source: Cricinfo, 20 July 2013

While studying at St John's College, Cambridge,[1] Marshall made his debut in first-class cricket for the university cricket club against Cambridge Town Club in 1837 at Parker's Piece, making a further first-class appearance against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).[2] Later he became a travelling club cricketer in the West Country, and made further first-class appearances for the West of England against the MCC in 1844 and 1845. In six first-class matches, Marshall scored 29 runs at an average of 3.22, with a highest score of 7.[3]

He died at Penzance, Cornwall in December 1861. His brother Henry also played first-class cricket.

References
  1. "Marshall, John Augustus Browne (MRSL834JA)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
  2. "First-Class Matches played by John Marshall". CricketArchive. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
  3. "Player profile: John Marshall". CricketArchive. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
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