A. Sandham
| Area | Mitcham |
|---|---|
| Copyright 1 | Mitcham Cricket Green Community & Heritage |
| Stakeholder Image | MCGCH |
| Picture Reference | MCGC&H_55 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Notes / History | Englishman Andrew Sandham (b.1890) was a cricketing legend. In his first match for Mitcham in 1908 he scored a hundred runs. Sandham is a batsman forever etched into the fabric of cricket folklore having scored the first treble century in a test match during England’s 1930 tour against the West Indies. Sandham formed a formidable and long-lasting partnership with the great Jack Hobbs, and he was only overshadowed because of Hobbs’ other-worldly cricketing attributes. Sandham represented his country in 14 test matches. This photo was obtained from The Cricketers Public House when it was closed in 2010. |
