Alan Shipman

Who was Alan Shipman?

Alan Wilfred Shipman was a first-class cricketer for Leicestershire between 1920 and 1936. As an all-rounder, he batted right-handed, and was a right-handed fast-bowler between 1920 and 1936. Over 386 first-class matches, Shipman scored 13682 runs, at an average of 23.22, with 15 centuries, and a top score of 226.

As a bowler, he took 607 wickets, at an average of 25.36 with 16 five wicket hauls. His brother, Bill Shipman, also played first-class cricket for Leicestershire. In 1928, he represented the Players in the Gentlemen v Players fixture.