Ivo Bligh
England
Ivo BlighEngland
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born
March 13, 1859
Died
April 10, 1927 (68 years)
Birth Place
Westminster, London
Nickname
Bligh
Height
6 ft 3 in
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
RECENT FORM
TEAMS
England
ICC RANKINGS
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
Ivo Bligh, the 8th Earl of Darnley, captained England in the first ever Test series against Australia with the Ashes at stake in 1881-83. Bligh also plied his trade for Cambridge University and Kent in a first-class career that lasted from 1877-1883. His career was cruelly cut short by ill-health.
Post retirement, Bligh went on to become the President of MCC in 1900. The Countess of Darnley handed the urn to the House of Lords after her husband's death.
By Cricbuzz Staff
Post retirement, Bligh went on to become the President of MCC in 1900. The Countess of Darnley handed the urn to the House of Lords after her husband's death.
By Cricbuzz Staff
Ivo BlighEngland
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born
March 13, 1859
Died
April 10, 1927 (68 years)
Birth Place
Westminster, London
Nickname
Bligh
Height
6 ft 3 in
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Batting Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | IPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Innings | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Runs | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Balls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Highest | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average | 10.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Not Out | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fours | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sixes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ducks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 50s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 200s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 300s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 400s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | IPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Innings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Balls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Runs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maidens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avg | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Eco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SR | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| BBI | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- |
| BBM | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- |
| 4w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Timeline
Format
Debut
Last Match
Career Information
test
Debut
vs Australia, 1882-12-30, Melbourne Cricket Ground
Last Played
vs Australia, 1883-02-17, Sydney Cricket Ground
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
Ivo Bligh, the 8th Earl of Darnley, captained England in the first ever Test series against Australia with the Ashes at stake in 1881-83. Bligh also plied his trade for Cambridge University and Kent in a first-class career that lasted from 1877-1883. His career was cruelly cut short by ill-health.
Post retirement, Bligh went on to become the President of MCC in 1900. The Countess of Darnley handed the urn to the House of Lords after her husband's death.
By Cricbuzz Staff
Post retirement, Bligh went on to become the President of MCC in 1900. The Countess of Darnley handed the urn to the House of Lords after her husband's death.
By Cricbuzz Staff