13 Facts About Malcolm Hilton

Malcolm Jameson Hilton was an English left-arm spin bowler, who played for Lancashire and in four Test matches for England.

Malcolm Hilton began playing in the Central Lancashire League at Werneth Cricket Club as a teenager in 1945, and made his first-class debut in 1946 against Sussex at Hove, scoring 2 not out and taking one wicket.

Malcolm Hilton came into prominence at the age of 19 by dismissing Donald Bradman twice in Lancashire's match with the Australians in May 1948, making national newspaper headlines.

Malcolm Hilton took 103 wickets for the Second Eleven in the Minor Counties Championship in 1949 and, in 1950, he gained a permanent place in the First Eleven taking 125 wickets for less than 17 runs apiece.

Malcolm Hilton was called up for the final Test match against the West Indies but was not successful.

Malcolm Hilton toured India the following winter, but was criticised in Wisden as lacking the ability to exploit the Indian type of pitch.

Malcolm Hilton often alternated with Bob Berry, a policy that adversely affected both players.

In 1953, Malcolm Hilton played irregularly but returned in the wet summer of 1954 to take 96 wickets.

Malcolm Hilton took 147 wickets and was chosen as one of Wisden Cricketers of the Year.

Malcolm Hilton came back with 94 wickets in 1958, including a career best 8 for 19 against the New Zealanders.

At Weston-super-Mare in 1956, Malcolm Hilton took 14 Somerset wickets and Jim Hilton responded with eight Lancashire victims.

Malcolm Hilton scored 22 and 2, but was heavily punished by Ray Hitchcock during the first innings when he bowled four overs for 26 runs.

Malcolm Hilton died in Oldham, Greater Manchester in July 1990, at the age of 61.