He soon became the wicket - keeper for Hampshire and was often the opening batsman in partnership with Russell Bencraft .
The June 1891 match lasted only two days with Essex winning by an innings and 40 runs , with Robson contributing 52 runs in his two innings .
Robson soon became the wicket - keeper for Hampshire and was often the opening batsman in partnership with Russell Bencraft .
The June 1891 match lasted only two days with Essex winning by an innings and 40 runs , with Robson contributing 52 runs in his two innings .