Career
A left arm orthodox bowler, Sievwright made his debut for Scotland against the touring South African national team in 1912 and took 6 wickets in the first innings. His following game came against Australia and he managed what would remain his career best figures of 7 for 71. Sievwright played club cricket in Scotland for Arbroath United for whom he took 2242 wickets.
He died on the pitch during a game against Perthshire after suffering a heart attack.