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Eric Rowan
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Eric Rowan

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Opening the batting for South Africa and scoring 236 at Headingley.

Headingley double century · Domestic triple century

Born
20 July 1909
Birthplace
Johannesburg
Died
30 April 1993

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Eric Rowan

Eric Rowan was a South African cricketer who played domestic cricket for Transvaal and Eastern Province.

Early life

Early cricket

Began playing for Transvaal at twenty before entering the Test side.

Career

  1. 1935

    Test debut

    Played on South Africa’s tour of England.

  2. 1948–1949

    Test return

    Returned to the side after a long absence.

  3. 1951

    Vice-captain

    Served as vice-captain on the England tour.

  4. 1952

    Wisden honour

    Was named a Cricketer of the Year.

Achievements

Headingley double century

Scored 236 against England.

Domestic triple century

Made 306 not out for Transvaal.

Beyond sport

Family

His younger brother Athol was also a South African Test cricketer.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

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