Bill Thomson (cricketer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | William Allan Thomson |
| Born | 4 August 1943 Methven, New Zealand |
| Died | 22 October 2019 (aged 76) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Relations | Keith Thomson (brother) |
Source: Cricinfo, 20 October 2020 | |
William Allan Thomson (4 August 1943 – 22 October 2019) was a New Zealand cricketer and hockey player.[1][2]
Thomson was an aggressive left-handed batsman who usually opened for Sydenham in Christchurch senior cricket in a career that produced more than 9000 runs over 25 seasons.[3] He played first-class cricket twice: once for New Zealand Under-23 in 1964–65, and once for Canterbury nine seasons later in the Plunket Shield against Auckland when he scored 55 in the second innings; Canterbury had followed on 185 runs behind but went on to win by 26 runs. His brother Keith captained Canterbury in this match.[4]
Bill and Keith Thomson were also international hockey players. They represented New Zealand at hockey at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.[5][3]
Thomson died on 22 October 2019 at Christchurch Hospital, aged 76.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "Bill Thomson". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "Bill Thomson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- ^ a b Annual Report 2019/20. Christchurch: Christchurch Metropolitan Cricket Association. 2020. p. 7.
- ^ "Canterbury v Auckland 1973–74". Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- ^ "Bill Thomson". Olympic.org.nz. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- ^ "THOMSON, William Allan (Bill)". Memorial Gifting. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
