Henry Sprinks

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Henry Sprinks
Personal information
Full nameHenry Robert James Sprinks
Born(1905-08-19)19 August 1905
Alexandria, Egypt
Died23 May 1986(1986-05-23) (aged 80)
Bramshaw, Hampshire, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1925 and 1928–1929Hampshire
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 21
Runs scored 167
Batting average 9.27
100s/50s –/–
Top score 40
Balls bowled 2,082
Wickets 29
Bowling average 46.13
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling 4/56
Catches/stumpings 14/–
Source: Cricinfo, 23 January 2010

Henry Robert James Sprinks (19 August 1905 – 23 May 1986) was an English first-class cricketer. Sprinks was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast.

Sprinks made his first-class debut for Hampshire against Essex in the 1925 County Championship.

Sprinks next represented the club in 1928, making regular appearances for the club from 1928 to 1929. Sprinks represented Hampshire in 21 first-class matches. Sprinks' final appearance for the county came against Essex. Sprinks scored 167 runs at an average of 9.27, with a high score of 40. With the ball Sprinks took 29 wickets for Hampshire at a bowling average of 46.13, with best figures of 4/56.

Sprinks died at Bramshaw, Hampshire on 23 May 1986.

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