Alastair Hignell

Alastair James Hignell
CBE
Born (1955-09-04) 4 September 1955
UniversityCambridge University
Notable relativeAF Hignell (father)
Occupation(s)Schoolmaster and Professional Cricketer
Rugby union career
Position Fullback
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Bristol
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1975 – 1979 England 14 (48)
Official website
http://www.alastairhignell.com

Personal information
Full name
Alastair James Hignell
Born (1955-09-04) 4 September 1955
Ely, Cambridgeshire
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm leg-break
RoleBatsman
RelationsAntony Hignell (father)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1974–1983Gloucestershire
1975–1978Cambridge University
FC debut24 July 1974 Gloucestershire v Surrey
Last FC30 August 1983 Gloucestershire v Nottinghamshire
LA debut11 August 1974 Gloucestershire v Northants
Last LA28 August 1983 Gloucestershire v Lancashire
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A
Matches 170 138
Runs scored 7,459 2,454
Batting average 29.48 23.37
100s/50s 11/41 0/9
Top score 149* 85*
Balls bowled 341 3
Wickets 3 0
Bowling average 76.66
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 2/13
Catches/stumpings 150/– 56/–
Source: CricketArchive, 16 December 2008

Alastair James Hignell CBE (born 4 September 1955) is an English former rugby union international, first–class cricketer, and broadcaster.