 Dunglass was a talented sportsman . In addition to representing Eton at Fives , he was a capable cricketer at school , club and county level , and was unique among British prime ministers in having played first @-@ class cricket . Coached by George Hirst , he became in Wisden 's phrase " a useful member of the Eton XI " that included Percy Lawrie and Gubby Allen . Wisden observed , " In the rain @-@ affected Eton @-@ Harrow match of 1922 he scored 66 , despite being hindered by a saturated outfield , and then took 4 for 37 with his medium @-@ paced out @-@ swingers " . 
