Allan Steel - Definition

Allan Steel England (Eng)
Cricket_no_pic.png Allan Steel
Batting style	Right-handed batsman (RHB)
Bowling type	Slow-medium
	Tests	First-class
Matches	13	162
Runs scored	600	7000
Batting average	35.29	29.41
100s/50s	2/0	8/35
Top score	148	171
Balls bowled	1360	30580
Wickets	29	789
Bowling average	20.86	14.78
5 wickets in innings	0	64
10 wickets in match	0	20
Best Bowling	3/27	9/63
Catches/Stumpings	5/0	137/0
Test debut: 6 September, 1880 Last Test: 17 July, 1888 Source: [1] (http://www.cricinfo.com/db/PLAYERS/ENG/S/STEEL_AG_01000052/) Edit this template

Allan Gibson Steel (registered at birth as Alan Gibson Steel) (24 September 1858-15 June 1914) was an English cricketer, who was reckoned by many in his day to be the equal of the legendary WG Grace. He captained England on 4 occasions, winning three times, losing once. His best test score of 148 was the first test match century scored at Lord's. He was president of the Marylebone Cricket Club for 1902.

See also

• Test matches in the 19th century (to 1883)
• Test matches in the 19th century (1884 to 1889)