Herbert Gardner (cricketer)

Herbert Gardner (20 April 1871 – 20 December 1952) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Kent County Cricket Club between 1891 and 1899. A right-handed batsman, he made 79 first-class appearances during his career, scoring over 3,000 runs.

Born in Plumstead, London, Gardner made his first-class debut for Kent in 1891. He established himself as a consistent middle-order batsman for the county, known for his solid defensive technique and ability to play long innings. Throughout his career, he scored two centuries and achieved a highest score of 115 runs. His best season came in 1898, when he scored 643 runs at an average of 25.72.

Gardner played his final first-class match in 1899. He died in Folkestone, Kent, at the age of 81.

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