Full name unknown Batting style unknown hand Name Ellis Ellis | Role bowler c.1720-1740 London Cricket Club | |
Born c.1700 England Bowling style underarm: unknown hand and type | ||
Ellis (dates unknown) was an English cricketer who played for London Cricket Club in first-class cricket during the 1730s. He was described in a contemporary report as London's "best bowler."
Career
Ellis is mentioned in 1735 re two matches. He played in a single wicket match on Monday, 11 August 1735 for Four of London against Three of London at Kennington Common. On Saturday, 7 June 1735, he was due to play for London versus Surrey at Moulsey Hurst, but had to withdraw because of an injured finger. A contemporary report stated that he was London's "best bowler" and he was replaced by Cook of Brentford who was described as "one of the best bowlers in England".
As Ellis 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 Ellis.