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Walter Delves was an Australian cricketer born on February 17, 1891. He played as a right-handed batsman and a right-arm fast-medium bowler, representing New South Wales at the domestic level. Delves made his first-class debut in the 1910-11 season, quickly establishing himself as a formidable all-rounder in Australian cricket.
Throughout his career, Delves participated in 20 first-class matches, amassing a total of 678 runs with an impressive batting average of 24.00. Additionally, he claimed 47 wickets, demonstrating his effectiveness as a bowler. His performances during the 1911-12 season contributed to New South Wales' domestic successes, and he earned recognition for his contributions to the team.
Walter Delves' cricketing career was interrupted by World War I, after which he returned to the sport but never regained his pre-war form. He retired from competitive cricket in the late 1920s, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated sportsman in Australia's cricketing history. Delves passed away on August 12, 1960, yet remains a notable figure in the annals of Australian cricket.