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Arthur Gilligan

Arthur Gilligan
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Personal information
Full name Arthur Edward Robert Gilligan
Born (1894-12-23)23 December 1894
Denmark Hill, London, England
Died 5 September 1976(1976-09-05) (aged 81)
Pulborough, Sussex, England
Batting style Right-handed batsman (RHB)
Bowling style Right arm fast
Relations Frank Gilligan (brother)
Harold Gilligan (brother)
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 207) 23 December 1922 v South Africa
Last Test 4 March 1925 v Australia
Domestic team information
Years Team
1919–1920 Cambridge University
1919 Surrey
1920–1932 Sussex
Career statistics
Competition Tests First-class
Matches 11 337
Runs scored 209 9140
Batting average 16.07 20.08
100s/50s 0/0 12/26
Top score 39* 144
Balls bowled 2404 42649
Wickets 36 868
Bowling average 29.05 23.20
5 wickets in innings 2 42
10 wickets in match 1 4
Best bowling 6/7 8/25
Catches/stumpings 3/0 181/0
Source: Cricinfo, 17 May 2012

Arthur Edward Robert Gilligan (23 December 1894 – 5 September 1976) was an English cricketer who captained the England cricket team nine times in 1924 and 1925, winning four Test matches, losing four and drawing one. In first-class cricket, he played as an amateur, mainly for Cambridge University and Sussex, and captained the latter team between 1922 and 1929. A fast bowler and hard-hitting lower order batsman, Gilligan completed the double in 1923 and was one of Wisden's Cricketers of the Year for 1924. When his playing career ended, he held several important positions in cricket, including that of England selector and president of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). A popular figure within cricket, he was widely regarded as sporting and friendly. During his playing days, Gilligan was a member of the British Fascists. He came to the notice of the Australian secret service during the 1924–25 MCC tour, and it is possible he helped to establish small fascist groups in Australia. It is unknown how long he remained a member, but the organisation practically ceased to exist by 1926.

Gilligan played cricket for Dulwich College before the First World War, then for Cambridge, twice winning his blue. He briefly played county cricket for Surrey but moved to Sussex in 1920. Following a slow start to his county career, he rapidly improved and in partnership with Maurice Tate established a formidable bowling reputation. First playing for England in 1922, he was appointed Test captain in 1924. In the latter year, Gilligan was at the height of his form when he suffered a blow to his heart while batting. The strain affected his bowling, which was never again as effective, but he still captained England in Australia during the 1924–25 season. The series was lost, but both he and his team were popular and respected. In following years, he played less frequently; he resigned as Sussex captain in 1929 and retired three years later. He subsequently became a writer, journalist and cricket commentator while maintaining his connections with Sussex.


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