Ewart Astill, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetEwart Astill
Cricket player of England.
Date of Birth: 01-Mar-1888
Place of Birth: Ratby, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 10-Feb-1948
Profession: cricketer
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Ewart Astill
- William Ewart Astill (1 March 1888, Ratby, Leicestershire, England – 10 February 1948, Stoneygate, Leicester, England) was, along with George Geary, the mainstay of the Leicestershire team from 1922 to about 1935.
- He played in nine Test matches but was never picked for a home Test or for an Ashes tour.
- However, for the best part of three decades he was a vital member of a generally struggling Leicestershire team.
- With no amateur able to play frequently for the county, Astill became the first officially appointed professional captain of any county for over fifty years in 1935.
- The county enjoyed a useful season, but at forty-seven years of age, Astill was only a stop gap before an amateur of the required standard and availability could be found.
- He was a nephew of Leicestershire fast bowler Thomas Jayes.
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