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Charles Twigg

1893 – 1986

English-born South African cricketer

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Lived 1893 – 1986 (aged 93). Charles Twigg was a military personnel, businessperson and cricketer.

Charles Hanbury Twigg (29 January 1893 – 18 June 1986) was an English-born South African first-class cricketer.

The son of H. Twigg, he was born at Weeping Cross near Stafford in January 1893, and was educated at Repton School. After completing his education, he went to British India. While in India, he played first-class cricket for the Europeans cricket team on two occasions in the Madras Presidency Matches of 1915 and 1917. Twigg served in the First World War in the British Indian Army Reserve, being commissioned as a second lieutenant in May 1917. He had immigrated to South Africa by the 1920s, where he played first-class cricket for Eastern Province on four occasions between 1926 and 1931, three of which came in the Currie Cup, with a fourth against the touring Marylebone Cricket Club. With his bowling, he took 11 wickets at a bowling average of 42.90, with best figures of 3 for 25. Twigg ran a business in South Africa manufacturing children's carriages. He died at Pietermaritzburg in June 1986. His brother was the field hockey international Walter Twigg.

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Who was Charles Twigg?

english-born South African cricketer

When was Charles Twigg born?

Charles Twigg was born on 29 January 1893 in Staffordshire, Weeping Cross.

When did Charles Twigg die?

Charles Twigg died on 18 June 1986 in Natal (province), Pietermaritzburg.

What was Charles Twigg's occupation?

Charles Twigg was a military personnel, businessperson and cricketer.

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· Wikidata: Q115805340

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