He came close to scoring a century against Yorkshire but was bowled by Ray Illingworth for 99 .
Appointed Oxford captain in 1953 , Dowding led the team in 14 first - class fixtures , including a match with the touring Australian team .
Dowding came close to scoring a century against Yorkshire but was bowled by Ray Illingworth for 99 .
Appointed Oxford captain in 1953 , Dowding led the team in 14 first - class fixtures , including a match with the touring Australian team .