Arthur Douglas

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First-class record
Arthur Douglas Ireland (Ire)

Batting style	Right-handed batsman
Bowling type	Right-arm fast-medium
Matches	7
Runs scored	262
Batting average	18.71
100s/50s	0/2
Top score	63
Balls bowled	862
Wickets	12
Bowling average	28.41
5 wickets in innings	0
10 wickets in match	0
Best Bowling	4/35
Catches/Stumpings	4/0
First class debut: 11 July 1925 Last first class game: 17 June 1933 Source: Cricket Archive

Arthur Douglas (born 16 August 1902 in Belfast, Ireland; died 27 June 1937 in Belfast^[1]) was an Irish cricketer and Rugby Union player.

[edit] Cricket

A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler^[1], he made his debut for the Ireland cricket team in July 1925 against Scotland^[2] in a first-class match.^[3] He went on to play for Ireland on 13 occasions, his last match coming against the MCC at Lord's in August 1933.^[2]

Of his matches for Ireland, seven had first-class status. Six of these were against Scotland, the other was against Wales.^[3] In all matches for Ireland, he scored 343 runs at an average of 14.91, with a top score of 63 against Scotland in July 1928. He took 17 wickets at an average of 30.94, with best bowling figures of 4/35 against Scotland in June 1932.^[2]

Prior to his debut for the full Irish side, he represented a North of Ireland side against Wales in June 1924.^[4]

[edit] Rugby Union

A winger, he made his debut for the Ireland rugby union team against France in the 1923 Five Nations, scoring one try. He played against England and Scotland the following year, scoring a try against England. He returned to the side for the 1928 Five Nations, playing just one match against Scotland, without scoring.^[5]