This section provides answers to frequently asked questions about Benjamin Appleby, an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Lancashire and England.
Question 1: When and where was Benjamin Appleby born?
Answer: Benjamin Appleby was born on 16 May 1879 in Clayton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England.
Question 2: For which teams did Benjamin Appleby play first-class cricket?
Answer: Benjamin Appleby played first-class cricket for Lancashire and England.
Question 3: What was Benjamin Appleby's batting style and bowling style?
Answer: Benjamin Appleby was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler.
Question 4: What major trophies did Benjamin Appleby win during his career?
Answer: Benjamin Appleby won the County Championship with Lancashire in 1904, 1906, and 1909. He also won the Minor Counties Championship with Lancashire in 1903 and the Ashes with England in 1905 and 1909.
Question 5: What was Benjamin Appleby's highest score in a first-class match?
Answer: Benjamin Appleby's highest score in a first-class match was 202, which he scored for Lancashire against Kent in 1905.
Question 6: When and where did Benjamin Appleby die?
Answer: Benjamin Appleby died on 23 March 1963 in Accrington, Lancashire, England.
Summary of key takeaways or final thought: Benjamin Appleby was a successful cricketer who played for Lancashire and England. He was a talented batsman and bowler, and he helped his teams to win several major trophies. Appleby is remembered as one of the leading cricketers of his generation.
Transition to the next article section: For more information on Benjamin Appleby, please see the following sections:
- Early life and career
- First-class debut
- County cricket career
- International career
- Later life and career
- Legacy
- Playing style
- Statistics
- Honours and awards
- Personal life
