Alec Howie
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Fullname
Alec Douglas Howie
Born3 September 1913
Saharanpur, United Provinces, British India
Saharanpur, United Provinces, British India
Died22 May 1940 (aged 26)
Escaut, Belgium
Escaut, Belgium
BattingRight-handed
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| Full name | Alec Douglas Howie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 3 September 1913 Saharanpur, United Provinces, British India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 22 May 1940 (aged 26) Escaut, Belgium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Left-arm medium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1934–1935 | Army (India) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 24 March 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alec Douglas Howie (3 September 1913 − 22 May 1940) was a first-class cricketer who made one appearance for the Indian army cricket team. He died during the Second World War in the Battle of Belgium in 1940.
Alec Douglas Howie was born on 3 September 1913 in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, British India. He was the son of Charles Thomas and Ethel Muriel Howie.[1][2]
Cricket career
Howie appeared in one match for the Indian Army cricket team against Northern India in the Ranji Trophy. The match was played on 4 December 1934 at Lawrence Gardens, Lahore. Howie batted 49 runs during the match, and also bowled 3 over, taking no wickets. Northern India won the match by an inning and 52 runs.[1][2]
