Frank Foster (cricketer) facts for kids
Foster takes guard (c. 1912)
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| Born | 31 January 1889 Birmingham, England |
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| Died | 3 May 1958 (aged 69) Northampton, England |
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| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut | 15–19 December 1911 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 19–22 August 1912 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Wisden, 16 September 2022
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Frank Rowbotham Foster (born January 31, 1889 – died May 3, 1958) was a fantastic English cricketer. He played for Warwickshire County Cricket Club and also for the England cricket team. Frank was known as an "all-rounder" because he was great at both batting and bowling.
His cricket career was quite short, lasting from 1908 to 1914. Sadly, it ended early because of a motor-cycle accident during World War I.
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Who Was Frank Foster?
Frank Foster was born in Birmingham, England. He went to school at Solihull School. After his cricket career, he passed away in Northampton.
He was an amateur cricketer, meaning he played for the love of the game, not as a paid professional. This was common in cricket during his time.
A Talented All-Rounder
In cricket, an "all-rounder" is a player who is very good at both batting and bowling. Frank Foster was one of the best. He could score lots of runs and take many wickets.
Batting Skills
Frank was a right-handed batsman. He played in 159 first-class matches. In these games, he scored a total of 6,548 runs.
His average score was 26.61 runs per innings. He hit seven centuries, which means he scored 100 runs or more in a single innings seven times. His highest score was an amazing 305 runs, where he was not out.
Bowling Prowess
As a bowler, Frank Foster used his left arm to deliver "fast-medium" balls. This means his bowling was quick and tricky for batsmen to hit.
He took 717 wickets in his first-class career. His best bowling performance in one innings was taking 9 wickets for only 118 runs.
Frank took "five wickets in an innings" 53 times. This is a great achievement for a bowler. He also took "ten wickets in a match" 8 times, showing his consistent skill.
Fielding
Besides batting and bowling, Frank was also a good fielder. He completed 121 catches during his career. This shows he was a valuable player in all parts of the game.
His Cricket Career
Frank Foster played for Warwickshire County Cricket Club from 1908 to 1914. He also represented England in Test cricket in 1911 and 1912.
Test cricket is the highest level of the sport. He played 11 Test matches for England. In these matches, he scored 330 runs and took 45 wickets.
His best bowling in a Test match was taking 6 wickets for 91 runs.
An Early End to a Great Career
Frank Foster's promising cricket career was cut short. He had a motor-cycle accident during World War I. This accident meant he could no longer play cricket at the highest level.
He is remembered as a very talented all-rounder who achieved a lot in a short time.
