About Doris Turner
Lived 1908 – 1986 (aged 77–78). Doris Turner was a cricketer.
Doris Mildred Coysh (; 3 March 1908 – April 1986) was an English cricketer and umpire. She played primarily as a bowler. She appeared in the first four Test matches in England's history, in 1934 and 1935. She also umpired two Tests, in 1963 and 1966. She played domestic cricket for Middlesex, Kent and Sussex.
Career Turner was a member of the England women's cricket team that travelled to Australia in 1934 and 1935 for the first Women's Test cricket series. Making her Test debut in the first match starting 28 December 1934, she played all four Test matches in the series. In 1959, Turner became the first women's cricket umpire. She later umpired two women's Test matches, in 1963 and 1966.
Personal life Coysh was born Doris Mildred Turner in 1908. In 1936, Turner married Arthur William Henry Coysh (1896–1992).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Doris Turner?
English cricketer (1908-1986)
When was Doris Turner born?
Doris Turner was born on 3 March 1908 in Weobley.
When did Doris Turner die?
Doris Turner died in 1986 in Greater London, Wandsworth.
What was Doris Turner's occupation?
Doris Turner was a cricketer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Doris Turner (cricketer)
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