William Bruce (cricketer)
- William Bruce (cricketer)
Infobox Historic Cricketer
nationality = Australian
country = Australia
country abbrev = AUS
name = William Bruce
picture = WBruceBatting1895.jpg
batting style = Left-hand bat
bowling style = Left-arm medium
tests = 14
test runs = 702
test bat avg = 29.25
test 100s/50s = 0/5
test top score = 80
test balls = 988
test wickets = 12
test bowl avg = 36.66
test 5s = 0
test 10s = 0
test best bowling = 3/88
test catches/stumpings = 12/0
FCs = 145
FC runs = 5731
FC bat avg = 23.97
FC 100s/50s = 4/28
FC top score = 191
FC balls = 9642
FC wickets = 143
FC bowl avg = 29.67
FC 5s = 5
FC 10s = 0
FC best bowling = 7/72
FC catches/stumpings = 102/0
debut date = 1 January
debut year = 1885
last date = 1 March
last year = 1895
source = http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/4228.html Cricinfo
William Bruce (born May 24, 1864 in South Yarra, Victoria; died August 3, 1925 in Elwood, Victoria) was an Australian cricketer who played in 14 Tests between 1885 and 1895.
He made his debut in the match of 1884/85 series when 10 of the Australian players went on strike. Bruce a gifted left hander from Victoria had a very good Test average of 29 for his era and while never making a Test century he established himself a reputation as a batsman of note.
External links
* [http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/australia/content/player/4228.html Cricinfo article on William Bruce]
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