John Aston (cricketer)

Irish cricketer (1882–1951)

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John Aston

Cricket information

Batting| Right-handed
Bowling| Right-arm medium
International information
National side|

* Ireland

Career statistics
| Competition | First-class

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Matches | 4
Runs scored | 73
Batting average | 10.42
100s/50s | 0/1
Top score | 53*
Balls bowled | 366
Wickets | 9
Bowling average | 11.22
5 wickets in innings | 1
10 wickets in match | 0
Best bowling | 5/58
Catches/stumpings | 1/0

Source: CricketArchive, 27 May 2021

John Aston (20 November 1882 – 9 January 1951) was an Irish cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler.

He made his debut for the Gentlemen of Ireland on their tour of North America in 1909, playing against a team representing New York City. He then played two first-class matches against Philadelphia on the same tour. He later played two first-class matches for Ireland in 1925, one against Scotland and the other against Wales in addition to a match against the MCC at Lord's. His brother, Herbert Aston, was also a first-class cricketer and played international rugby union.

## References

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* CricketEurope Stats Zone profile
* John Aston at ESPNcricinfo

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