Robert Sievwright

Robert Willis Sievwright (16 June 1882 – 12 July 1947) was a Scottish first-class cricketer from Angus.

Robert Sievwright

Cricket information
Batting	Left-handed
Bowling	Slow left-arm orthodox
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 13 Runs scored 98 Batting average 7.53 100s/50s 0/0 Top score 13* Balls bowled 2,840 Wickets 65 Bowling average 19.96 5 wickets in innings 5 10 wickets in match 1 Best bowling 7/71 Catches/stumpings 2/0
Source: CricketArchive

A left arm orthodox bowler, Sievwright made his debut for Scotland against the touring South African national team in 1912 and took 6 wickets in the first innings. His following game came against Australia and he managed what would remain his career best figures of 7 for 71.

Sievwright played club cricket in Scotland for Arbroath United for whom he took 2242 wickets. He died on the pitch during a game against Perthshire after suffering a heart attack.