gradual shift to turf pitches in South Africa he was not successful. Despite his skill as a bowler, Alf Hall stands as one of the very worst "rabbits" in the history of first-class cricket. Among Test players, only Bhagwat Chandrasekhar has a higher ratio of wickets to runs in first-class cricket, and only Hopper Read a lower first-class batting average. Hall reached double figures only three times in his 57 first-class innings. See also List of South Africa cricketers who have taken five-wicket hauls on Test debut References External links 1896 births 1964 deaths South Africa Test cricketers South African cricketers Lancashire cricketers Gauteng cricketers People from Bolton Cricketers who have taken five wickets on Test debut British emigrants to South Africa