About Alexander Shaw
Lived 1907 – 1945 (aged 37). Alexander Shaw was a British cricketer.
Alexander Armstrong Shaw (7 September 1907 – 19 July 1945) was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper. He was born in Shardlow and died in New Delhi.
Shaw's first-class debut was playing for Sussex against Cambridge University. In Shaw's first innings in the field, he caught three batsmen and stumped three others.
Shaw's second and final first-class match was eight years later, playing for Bengal. Shaw scored just a single run in the two innings in which he batted.
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Who was Alexander Shaw?
English cricketer (1907-1945)
When was Alexander Shaw born?
Alexander Shaw was born on 7 September 1907.
When did Alexander Shaw die?
Alexander Shaw died on 19 July 1945.
What was Alexander Shaw's occupation?
Alexander Shaw was a cricketer.
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Alexander Shaw was British.
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· DBpedia: Alexander Shaw (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alexander Shaw. https://biography.guide/alexander-shaw/
MLA: "Alexander Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alexander-shaw/.
Chicago: "Alexander Shaw." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alexander-shaw/.
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