Lionel Isherwood

Who was Lionel Isherwood?

Lionel Charlie Ramsbottom-Isherwood was an English cricketer. Isherwood was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace.

Lionel was the only son of Charles Edward Ramsbottom-Isherwood of Southsea in Hampshire and his wife, Isabel Catherine, the daughter of Joseph Bonsor. His uncle was Francis William Ramsbottom-Isherwood, the cricketer and rugby player.

Isherwood made his first-class debut for Hampshire in 1919 against Gloucestershire. Isherwood represented the club in 26 matches, with his final match for the club coming in the 1923 County Championship against Nottinghamshire. Isherwood made 627 runs for the club at an average of 16.50, including three half-centuries with a top score of 61*.

Isherwood represented the Marylebone Cricket Club in six matches between 1923 and 1927. His first match for the MCC came against Cambridge University at Lord's. His final appearance for the MCC came against Argentina, on the MCC's tour to South America.

Isherwood's next and last county after leaving Hampshire was Sussex, joining them in 1925.