About William Torrens
Lived 1869 – 1931 (aged 61). William Torrens was a British cricketer.
William Matt Torrens (19 October 1869 – 18 February 1931) was an English cricketer. Torrens was a right-handed batsman who fielded as a wicket-keeper. He was born at Sundridge Park, Kent, and educated at Harrow School.
Torrens made his first-class debut for Kent against Gloucestershire in 1890. He made three further first-class appearances for Kent in that season, the last of which came against the touring Australians. In his four first-class matches, he scored a total of 86 runs at an average of 14.33, with a high score of 43.
He died at Westminster, London on 18 February 1931. His father, Alfred, and brother, Attwood both played first-class cricket.
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Who was William Torrens?
cricketer (1869-1931)
When was William Torrens born?
William Torrens was born on 19 October 1869 in Sundridge.
When did William Torrens die?
William Torrens died on 18 February 1931 in Westminster.
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William Torrens was a cricketer.
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William Torrens was British.
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