John Oscroft (cricketer, born 1846)

John Thomas Oscroft (1846-1885) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Nottinghamshire between 1867 and 1874. He was the brother of William Oscroft, who later captained Nottinghamshire from 1881-82.

Oscroft made his first-class debut in an 1867 County Match for Nottinghamshire against Middlesex. He made scores of 0 and 3. In 1868, Oscroft made an appearance for Beeston Cricket Club against Wirksworth Cricket Club. Oscroft score 0 opening the batting, ad took two wickets. The following year, Oscroft represented the All England Eleven along with his brother William; the match against a United All England Eleven was in benefit of George Anderson, and was heavily rain-affected. Oscroft did not bat or bowl, although he took a catch to dismiss George Summers. Oscroft also played professional cricket for Wellington College, and in 1872, Oscroft umpired a one-day match between Accrington and Burnley.