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Arthur Mold
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Arthur Mold

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Taking more than 1,600 first-class wickets for an English cricket career centred on Lancashire.

Lancashire bowling · Test appearances

Born
27 May 1863
Birthplace
Middleton Cheney
Died
29 April 1921

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Arthur Mold

Arthur Mold was an English fast bowler who represented Lancashire and England. Disputes over the legality of his bowling action overshadowed the end of his career.

Early life

Village cricket

Grew up in Middleton Cheney and progressed through village and club cricket before joining Lancashire.

Career

  1. 1889

    Lancashire debut

    Qualified for the county and entered first-class cricket.

  2. 1892

    Wisden recognition

    Was named a Cricketer of the Year.

  3. 1893

    England

    Played three Test matches.

  4. 1901

    Retirement

    Left first-class cricket after renewed no-ball controversies.

Achievements

Lancashire bowling

Formed a productive partnership with Johnny Briggs.

Test appearances

Represented England against Australia.

Beyond sport

Home village

Returned to Middleton Cheney, where he became a public-house landlord and cared for his mother.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

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