William Abel, Date of Birth, Date of Death

William Abel

cricketer

Date of Birth: 29-Aug-1887

Date of Death: 23-Mar-1934

Profession: cricketer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

William John Abel (29 August 1887 – 23 March 1934) was a first-class cricketer who played for Surrey County Cricket Club between 1909 and 1926.
He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm bowler, either medium-fast or leg-breaks and googlies.
He was born in South Bermondsey and died in Stockwell, London.
His brother Tom Abel and father, the Surrey batsman Bobby Abel, were also first-class cricketers.Abel won his Surrey cap in 1910 against and scored his only first-class hundred, 117, against Cambridge University in 1923.
He took five wickets in an innings three times, with a best of 5 for 28 against Middlesex.
He also played as the professional for Accrington Cricket Club in the Lancashire League.