LIves in Cricket No 31 - Walter Robins

61 win over Hampshire. Robbie stormed back for the last three games, leading Middlesex to victory over Kent by eight wickets, beating Worcestershire by 225 runs, and beating Surrey at Lord’s by 256 runs. They finished above Yorkshire as runners-up to the new champions, Derbyshire. Gubby Allen made an enormous contribution in support of his county captain and in his nine appearances took 54 wickets and averaged 50.66 with the bat. They would soon be reversing roles and fighting to recover the Ashes down under. Captain of Middlesex The England side which drew with India at Old Trafford in July 1936. Standing (l to r): H.Gimblett, A.E.Fagg, J.Hardstaff, A.R.Gover, T.S.Worthington, L.B.Fishlock. Seated: H.Verity, R.W.V.Robins, G.O.B.Allen (capt), W.R.Hammond, G.Duckworth (wk).