Aucher Warner

Who was Aucher Warner?

Robert Stewart Aucher Warner was a West Indian cricketer. He was known as Aucher Warner. He not only captained the first combined West Indies side in a first class match in the West Indies but also the first West Indian touring side to England in 1900.

Apparently it was at his suggestion that the Inter-Colonial Tournament was instigated, however he himself only ever played two matches in the competition.

He made his debut in important matches playing for Trinidad against Slade Lucas's side in 1894-95 scoring 77 in his first innings. In 1896-97 he played in all four matches for Trinidad against the tourists, twice against Lord Hawke's team