Thomas Ingram (cricketer)
Thomas Ingram (dates unknown) was an English cricketer of the late 18th century. He was a left-handed batsman and a wicket-keeper.
According to Scores and Biographies, Ingram was for a time a victualler at Cobham in Surrey.[1] He made his first-class cricket debut in a 1787 match between a White Conduit Club and Moulsey Heath side against Hornchurch Cricket Club, going on to play in 21 matches which are now considered first-class in a career that lasted until 1797. He played for a variety of sides, appearing four times for Surrey and Hornchurch XIs and three times for Essex and England XIs.[2]
Ingram's best performance as a wicket-keeper was in the an Essex match against Kent at Dartford Brent in August 1792 when he took five catches and made three stumpings.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ Haygarth A (1862) Scores and Biographies, Volume 1. Lillywhite.
- ^ a b Thomas Ingram, CricketArchive. Retrieved 2024-06-08. (subscription required)