William Bedster

William Bedster (1734 – 1805) was an English cricketer who played during the late 18th century.

[1][2] He made his first appearance in first-class cricket in 1777, playing in an England side[a] against a Hampshire XI.

In a career which lasted until 1794 he played in 59 matches which have been given first-class status, scoring 1,335 runs and taking at least 26 wickets.

[2] Bedster was employed as a butler for five years by Charles Bennet, 4th Earl of Tankerville at his Mount Felix estate at Walton-on-Thames.

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