RH
The basics
Quick facts
Intro
English cricketer
Gender:
Male
Work field:
Birth:
12 January 1863
Death:
18 April 1932
The details
Biography
Introduction
Richard Hardstaff (12 January 1863 Selston, Nottinghamshire, England – 18 April 1932 Selston, Nottinghamshire, England) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Nottinghamshire from 1887-1899and played as a professional in the Lancashire League for Rawtenstall.
Cricket career
Hardstaff made his first-class debut for Nottinghamshire against MCC in June 1887. Batting at number 10, he made his highest score of 60 in a County Championship match versus Derbyshire in June 1896. In the same match Hardstaff recorded his best bowling of 8-53. Hardstaff played in 40 matches as professional for Lancashire League club Rawtenstall from 1893-1900.