Bert Vogler

Who was Bert Vogler?

Albert Edward Ernest Vogler was a South African cricketer. A leading all-rounder skilled both at batting and bowling, Vogler played cricket in South Africa prior to becoming eligible to play for Middlesex in England after serving on the ground staff of the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's. He rose to prominence during Test series at home in 1906 and then in England the following year; he was described during the latter as the best bowler in the world by Tip Foster, and named Wisden Cricketer of the Year.

Renowned for his exploits on pitches suited to his bowling, Vogler found difficulty touring Australia where harder pitches inhibited his bowling and his batting. He did not play a first-class match following the end of the tour in spring 1911