Challen Skeet facts for kids
Challen Hasler Lufkin Skeet (born August 17, 1895 – died April 20, 1978) was an English cricket player. He played top-level cricket, known as first-class cricket, for teams like Middlesex and Oxford University between 1919 and 1922.
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Who Was Challen Skeet?
Challen Skeet was a talented athlete who became well-known for his skills in cricket. He was especially good at fielding, which means catching and stopping the ball.
Early Life and Education
Challen Skeet was born in Oamaru, New Zealand. When he was a young boy, his family moved to England. He went to school at St Paul's School, London. Later, he studied at Merton College, Oxford, which is part of Oxford University.
During World War I, Challen Skeet served in the British Army. He was a junior officer in a group called the Royal Fusiliers. In September 1915, he was captured during a major battle called the Battle of Loos. He became a prisoner of war during that time.
A Cricket Star
Challen Skeet was known as a very strong batter. He was also considered one of the best fielders of his time. Fielders are players who try to stop the ball after it's hit and get batters out.
His Big Game
In 1920, Challen Skeet played a very important game for Middlesex. This game helped his team win the County Championship, which is a big cricket competition. They were playing against Surrey at a famous cricket ground called Lord's.
Middlesex was behind after the first part of the game. But Challen Skeet scored 106 runs, which was his highest score ever in first-class cricket. He and another player, Harry Lee, started the second part of the game with a huge partnership. They scored 208 runs together before either of them got out. Thanks to their amazing play, Middlesex went on to win the match and the championship!
Life After Cricket
After his cricket career, Challen Skeet worked for the British government. He spent many years in Sudan, which is a country in Africa. He worked as a District Commissioner, helping to manage different areas.
He got married in London in 1926 to Aileen Grace Rand. Challen Skeet passed away in 1978 in West Tytherley, England.
