About Gobo Ashley
Lived 1862 – 1930 (aged 68). Gobo Ashley was a South African cricketer.
William Hare "Gobo" Ashley (10 February 1862 – 14 July 1930) was a South African cricketer who played in one Test in 1889, the second Test ever played by his country. becoming the second South African to take a five-wicket haul after Albert Rose-Innes during that inaugural South African Test earlier in the year. Ashley later played three first-class matches for a Cape Town Clubs team and Western Province in South African domestic cricket in 1890 and 1891, taking 13 wickets. He was a member of Western Province team that won the 1890–91 Champion Bat Tournament, when he opened the bowling with Voltelin van der Bijl.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gobo Ashley?
South African cricketer (1862-1930)
When was Gobo Ashley born?
Gobo Ashley was born on 10 February 1862 in Mowbray.
When did Gobo Ashley die?
Gobo Ashley died on 14 July 1930 in Plumtree.
What was Gobo Ashley's occupation?
Gobo Ashley was a cricketer.
What nationality was Gobo Ashley?
Gobo Ashley was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gobo Ashley. https://biography.guide/gobo-ashley/
MLA: "Gobo Ashley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gobo-ashley/.
Chicago: "Gobo Ashley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gobo-ashley/.
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