Jocelyn Kallender

Jocelyn Arthur Kallender (13 February 1870 – 7 October 1953) was a New Zealand cricketer, playing 12 first-class matches for Auckland between 1893 and 1904. He also won the hammer throw at the New Zealand national athletics championships in 1897.

Biography Kallender was born in Brentford, Middlesex, England, His parents were Katherine Cicelia Kallender and George Kallender, a major in the Madras Staff Corps. Kallender worked at the Auckland branch of the Bank of New Zealand for 32 years until his retirement in 1928.

Kallender died in Auckland on 7 October 1953, and he was buried at Purewa Cemetery. His widow, Dorothea, died in 1957.

Cricket

Kallender stood six feet three and a half inches tall and weighed 18 stone (about 114 kilograms) during his cricket career. He played 12 first-class matches for Auckland over as many seasons, from 1893/94 to 1904/05. A fast bowler, he took 16 wickets at an average of 21.12, with best bowling figures of 3 for 7. He also played both rugby union and association football, and was active in rowing before moving to New Zealand.