Albert Atkins (26 March 1867 – 17 August 1943) was an Australian cricketer.[1] He played twelve first-class matches for New South Wales and Queensland between 1895/96 and 1905/06.[2]
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Born | (1867-03-26)26 March 1867 Sydney, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Died | 17 August 1943(1943-08-17) (aged 76) Sydney, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nickname | Rocco | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Role | Batsman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1895-96 to 1905-06 | Queensland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1896-97 | New South Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 23 January 2020 |
Atkins was a middle-order batsman and excellent fieldsman in the outfield, praised in 1896 for his "brilliancy and cat-like dash".[3] He captained Queensland on several occasions, including the closely fought match against New South Wales in Sydney in 1902-03 when he made his two highest scores, 82 and 60.[4] He and his wife Emily had three children.[5]
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