About Eric Oscroft
Lived 1933 – 2013 (aged 80). Eric Oscroft was a British cricketer.
Eric Oscroft (20 April 1933 – 8 November 2013) was an English cricketer. Oscroft was a right-handed batsman who bowled left-arm fast-medium. He was born at Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.
Oscroft made his first-class debut for Nottinghamshire against Warwickshire at Trent Bridge in the 1950 County Championship. He made eight further first-class appearances for the county, the last of which came against Surrey at The Oval in the 1951 County Championship. In his nine first-class appearances for Nottinghamshire, he took 13 wickets at an average of 54.38, with best figures of 4/88. With the bat, he scored a total of 8 runs at an average of 1.60, with a high score of 7 not out.
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Who was Eric Oscroft?
English cricketer (born 1933)
When was Eric Oscroft born?
Eric Oscroft was born on 20 April 1933 in Sutton in Ashfield.
When did Eric Oscroft die?
Eric Oscroft died on 8 November 2013 in England, Nottinghamshire.
What was Eric Oscroft's occupation?
Eric Oscroft was a cricketer.
What nationality was Eric Oscroft?
Eric Oscroft was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Oscroft. https://biography.guide/eric-oscroft/
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