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Richard Kentfield

1862 – 1904

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Lived 1862 – 1904 (aged 42). Richard Kentfield was a British cricketer and cricket umpire.

Richard William Kentfield (25 May 1862 – 16 October 1904) was an English cricketer. Kentfield's batting and style is unknown, though it is known he bowled left-arm medium pace. He was born at Bognor, Sussex.

Kentfield made his debut in first-class cricket for Lancashire in 1888, making two appearances against Oxford University and Yorkshire. He scored a total of 39 runs in his two matches, which came at an average 9.75, with a high score of 18. With the ball, he took 2 wickets for Lancashire, which came at a bowling average of 47.00, with best figures of 2/52. He returned south in 1889, standing as an umpire in the first-class North v South fixture at Priory Park, Chichester, in 1889. He later made two further first-class appearances for his native Sussex, against Middlesex in the 1894 County Championship, and Lancashire in the 1896 County Championship.

His body was found in the River Great Ouse at Bedford, Bedfordshire, on 16 October 1904.

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Richard William Kentfield

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Kentfield?

cricketer (1862-1904)

When was Richard Kentfield born?

Richard Kentfield was born on 25 May 1862 in Bognor Regis.

When did Richard Kentfield die?

Richard Kentfield died on 16 October 1904 in Bedford.

What was Richard Kentfield's occupation?

Richard Kentfield was a cricketer and cricket umpire.

What nationality was Richard Kentfield?

Richard Kentfield was British.

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· Wikipedia: Richard Kentfield

· Wikidata: Q7327050

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