Eddie McLeod

Who was Eddie McLeod?

Edwin George McLeod was a New Zealand cricketer who played in one Test in 1930.

McLeod was a middle-order and opening batsman who also bowled leg-spin. He played for Auckland from 1920-21 to 1923-24, and for Wellington from 1925-26 to 1940-41.

When the MCC toured New Zealand to play New Zealand's first Test series in 1929-30, McLeod scored 37 and 21 not out and took 3 for 7 and 4 for 56 for Wellington against the tourists. New Zealand lost the First Test shortly afterwards, and McLeod was one of three new players brought in for the Second Test. He was not successful and did not play any further Tests. He made 102 and 35 for Wellington against Auckland two weeks after the Test series ended.

He captained Wellington in 1939-40 and 1940-41.

He also represented New Zealand in hockey and was a national hockey selector.