Neville Miller (cricketer)

Neville Miller MC (27 August 1874 – 3 March 1967) was an English cricketer. He played nine first-class matches for Surrey between 1899 and 1903.^[1] In 1899, he scored 124 runs on first-class debut, a record for Surrey that stood until Jamie Smith scored 127 on debut in March 2019.^[2]

Neville Miller

Personal information
Born	(1874-08-27)27 August 1874 Shanghai, China
Died	3 March 1967(1967-03-03) (aged 92) Tooting Graveney, London
Batting	Right-handed
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1899–1903	Surrey
Source: Cricinfo, 13 March 2017

Miller was awarded the Military Cross for his service with the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in the First World War.^[1]

Miller was captain of Streatham Cricket Club from 1908 to 1934, having joined the club in 1903.^[3] He served as its president from December 1934^[4] until his death.^[5]

On his death on 3 March 1967,^[1] Miller, a retired actuary, left an estate valued at £34,413.^[6]

References

1. "Neville Miller". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
2. "Surrey teenager Jamie Smith hits best score by debutant in county's history against MCC in Dubai". The Cricketer. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
3. "Jim Laker was guest of honour". The Norwood News. No. 5937. 19 October 1962. p. 19.
4. "26 years as captain". The Norwood News. No. 3597. 21 December 1934. p. 13.
5. "'Greatest of all club cricketers' dies". Croydon Advertiser. No. 5130. 10 March 1967. p. 38.
6. "Money they left". Evening Standard. No. 44477. 22 June 1967. p. 13.

External links

• Neville Miller at ESPNcricinfo