Wakeland (London cricketer)
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Wakeland was an English cricket
er who played in major matches for London Cricket Club
during the 1730s.
match on Monday, 11 August 1735 for Three of London against Four of London at Kennington Common. In June 1736, he and George Oldner
played in a single wicket match for London against two "famous" Richmond
players who are "esteemed the best two in England".
As Wakeland had established his reputation by 1735, he must have been active for some years previously and his career probably began in the 1720s. Very few players were mentioned by name in contemporary reports and there are no other references to Wakeland.
Cricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
er who played in major matches for London Cricket Club
London Cricket Club
The original London Cricket Club was formed by 1722 and was one of the foremost clubs in English cricket over the next four decades. It is closely associated with the Artillery Ground, where it played most of its home matches.-Early history of London cricket:...
during the 1730s.
Career
Wakeland is mentioned in two contemporary reports. He played in a single wicketSingle Wicket
Single wicket cricket is a form of cricket played between two individuals, who take turns to bat and bowl against each other. The one bowling is assisted by a team of fielders, who remain as fielders at the change of innings. The winner is the one who scores more runs...
match on Monday, 11 August 1735 for Three of London against Four of London at Kennington Common. In June 1736, he and George Oldner
George Oldner
George Oldner was an English cricketer who played in major matches for London Cricket Club during the 1730s.-Career:In June 1736, George Oldner and Wakeland played in a single wicket match for London against two "famous" Richmond players who are "esteemed the best two in England".As Oldner had...
played in a single wicket match for London against two "famous" Richmond
Richmond Cricket Club, Surrey
Richmond Cricket Club was based in Richmond, Surrey and was a leading club during the 18th century, its team taking part in several major cricket matches. Its home venue was at Richmond Green.-Earliest mentions:...
players who are "esteemed the best two in England".
As Wakeland had established his reputation by 1735, he must have been active for some years previously and his career probably began in the 1720s. Very few players were mentioned by name in contemporary reports and there are no other references to Wakeland.