Charles Arthur

Domestic team information YearsTeam1851Tasmania Only FC11 February 1851 Tasmania v VictoriaCareer statistics

Competition	First-class
Matches	1
Runs scored	1
Batting average	0.50
100s/50s	0/0
Top score	1
Catches/stumpings	0/–

Charles Arthur (5 February 1808 – 29 July 1884) was an Australian cricketer, who played for Tasmania. Although he only represented the state in one match, he has the distinction of having participated in the first ever first-class cricket match in Australia. Arthur died on 29 July 1884, in Longford, Tasmania, at the age of 76.

References

• "Cricinfo -- Players and Officials -- Charles Arthur". Retrieved 7 May 2007.

External links

• Charles Arthur at ESPNcricinfo