Richard Hardstaff


Richard Hardstaff was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Nottinghamshire from 1887-1899 and played as a professional in the Lancashire League for Rawtenstall.

Cricket career

Hardstaff made his first-class debut for Nottinghamshire against Marylebone Cricket Club in June 1887. Batting at number 10, he made his highest score of 60 in a County Championship match versus Derbyshire in June 1896. In the same match Hardstaff recorded his best bowling of 8-53. Hardstaff played in 40 matches as professional for Lancashire League club Rawtenstall from 1893-1900.