10 greatest cricketers from Somerset

Harold Gimblett
Harold Gimblett

#5 Ernie Robson

Ernie Robson
Ernie Robson

Ernie Robson was undoubtedly a skillful cricketer of his era. He made his debut in 1895 and played till 1923. He was equally impressive with both and ball in a first-class career that consisted of 432 matches in 28 years.

He was impressive with the bat as he scored 12,620 runs at an average of 17.62. His highest score of 163 not-out came against the Oxford University in 1901. With the red cherry, he picked up 1147 wickets at an economy of 2.83.

He is also the fourth highest wicket-taker for Somerset. In May 1924, he breathed his last at the age of 54 after being diagnosed with cancer.

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