Edward Louis Bateman was educated at Marlborough, where he was College Captain in 1851 and 1852, and University College, Oxford.
He played in the University Match at Lord’s in 1854 and 1855, but only once for Notts, v England at Trent Bridge in 1855. Although born in Mickleover, Derby, he moved to West Leake at the age of two when his father was appointed vicar of that parish. Bateman was a useful batsman, though nervous at the start of an innings, but his ability as a fielder meant that he was preferred to others who might be better batsmen.
He resided in London for much of his life and was on the MCC Committee from 1880 and auditor to MCC from 1904 to his death in 1909. In 1866 he was called to the bar at the Inner Temple and became assistant secretary to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. Bateman retired in June 1897 and was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath for his service.
He was one of four cricketing brothers - Augustus also played in the First-Class game, Horatio and John in college and university elevens. Edward's country residence was Rowditch Lodge, Derby, where he died in 25 January 1909.
July 2020
Nottinghamshire First-Class Number: 80