1. George Ulyett was an English cricketer, noted particularly for his very aggressive batsmanship.
12 Facts About George Ulyett
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George Ulyett took his career-best figures of seven for thirty against Surrey in 1878 and, in 1887, made his highest score, 199 not out against Derbyshire.
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George Ulyett played in the first-ever Test match, staged at the MCG, during that tour.
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In bowling, George Ulyett took three for 39 in the second innings, his first wicket being that of Charles Bannerman, who famously managed an incredible 165 out of Australia's first innings total of 245.
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Bannerman was unable to field, and, in the second innings, when George Ulyett dismissed him again, he faced just nine deliveries.
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On Day 2 George Ulyett joined A Greenwood when England were 72 for 4.
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George Ulyett's 52 was part of a career total of 86,2nd highest by a Test Player at that time.
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George Ulyett sent down a straight half-volley to Bonnor, who drove at it with all his considerable might and got it right out of the middle of the bat.
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George Ulyett had no time to judge it but held out the right hand instinctively, and the leather stuck, right in the middle of his palm.
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When, finally, his and other eyes were diverted back towards the pitch, they noticed George Ulyett celebrating and Bonnor was departing.
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George Ulyett played on for Yorkshire for a few more years, but bowled increasingly little and did not take a wicket after 1891.
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George Ulyett's popularity was shown by the turnout of 4,000 for his funeral.