Career
He also played for Warwickshire County Cricket Club in 1886 and 1887, which was before Warwickshire gained first-class status. He also played one Test match for England against Australia in 1890. Wisden Cricketers" Almanack said of his innings that that "his defence under very trying conditions against the bowling of Turner and Ferris was masterly".
Cranston played no more Test cricket, and his career all but came to an end a year later after suffering a fit whilst playing the game, although he was able to return briefly eight years later.