H. V. Hordern

Cricket Player

1883 – 1938

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Who was H. V. Hordern?

Dr. Herbert Vivian "Ranji" Hordern was an Australian cricketer who played in 7 Tests from 1911 to 1912. He was the first major leg-spin and googly bowler to play for Australia. His nickname, "Ranji", came from his dark complexion, and is a reference to the famous Indian cricketer K S Ranjitsinhji. He was a member of the Hordern family, well known as retailers in Sydney.

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Born
Feb 10, 1883
Australia
Nationality
  • Australia
Died
Jun 17, 1938

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on July 23, 2013

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