 George Henry Stevens " Harry " Trott ( 5 August 1866 – 10 November 1917 ) was an Australian Test cricketer who played 24 Test matches as an all @-@ rounder between 1888 and 1898 . Although Trott was a versatile batsman , spin bowler and outstanding fielder , " ... it is as a captain that he is best remembered , an understanding judge of human nature " . After a period of some instability and ill discipline in Australian cricket , he was the first in a succession of assertive Australian captains that included Joe Darling , Monty Noble and Clem Hill , who restored the prestige of the Test team . Respected by teammates and opponents alike for his cricketing judgement , he was quick to pick up a weakness in opponents . A right @-@ hand batsman , Trott was known for his sound defence and vigorous hitting . His slow leg spin bowling was often able to deceive batsmen through subtle variations of pace and flight , but allowed opposition batsmen to score quickly . 
