Career
Dowell was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. Dowell made his first-class debut for Scotland against Worcestershire in 1951. Dowell represented Scotland in 2 further first-class matches against Northamptonshire in 1953 and Lancashire in 1955.
In his 3 first-class matches he took 2 wickets at a bowling average of 68.00.
Dowell died at Alloa, Clackmannanshire on 9 April 2010.