Stephen Amherst

Stephen Amherst or Amhurst (1750 – 6 May 1814), was an English amateur cricketer who was also a noted patron and organiser of first-class matches.

A useful batsman and a patron of the game in his native Kent, Amherst made 31 known first-class appearances from his debut in 1783 until 1795, often leading his own team. He employed the famous bowler Thomas Boxall, whose career began in 1789.Amherst set up an indoor bowling area in a barn so that he and Boxall could practice during the winter.

He died at West Farleigh near Maidstone in Kent in 1814.