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John Bush (New Zealand cricketer)

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John Bush
Personal information
Full name
Benjamin John Bush
Born1867
Christchurch, New Zealand
Died29 June 1913 (aged 45–46)
Christchurch, New Zealand
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1887/88Canterbury
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 1
Runs scored 10
Batting average 10.00
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 6*
Balls bowled 236
Wickets 8
Bowling average 7.37
5 wickets in innings 1
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 6/40
Catches/stumpings 1/–
Source: Cricinfo, 26 October 2024

Benjamin John Bush (1867 – 29 June 1913) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played in one first-class match for Canterbury in 1887/88, opening the bowling with David Dunlop and taking eight wickets in the match, which Canterbury nevertheless lost.[1][2]

Bush, who worked as a painter, suffered from epileptic fits. He was found unconscious in Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch, one evening in June 1913, having apparently fallen and fractured his skull. He was taken to hospital but died the next day without regaining consciousness.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "John Bush". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Otago v Canterbury 1887-88". CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Casualties". Press: 7. 30 June 1913.
  4. ^ "Accidents and Fatalities". Lyttelton Times: 8. 30 June 1913.
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