Alexander Hurwood known as Alec, was an Australia

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er who played in 2 Tests

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from 1930 to 1931.

Renowned for his odd bowling style - taking only a couple of steps before delivering the ball, Hurwood played for Queensland before being called up to the Australian squad for summer of 1930/31.

Hurwood was unlucky, after gaining very respectable figures from his 2 Tests, to be dropped in favour of bowlers returning to the squad from injury.

Married Norma and father of 3 - Janet, Ross and Philip