Gilbert Ashton
Cricket Player
1896 – 1981
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Who was Gilbert Ashton?
Gilbert Ashton MC was an English cricketer who played 62 first-class matches between the wars, mostly for Cambridge University and Worcestershire. His obituary in Wisden called him "a fine, aggressive stroke-player" and praised his fielding ability at cover point. His bowling was of the occasional variety, and after he left Cambridge became essentially non-existent.
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- Born
- Sep 27, 1896
Bromley - Nationality
- England
- Education
- Winchester College
- Died
- Feb 6, 1981
Abberley
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on July 23, 2013
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