David Ironside
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David Ernest James Ironside (2 May 1925 in Lourenço Marques, Mozambique – 21 August 2005 in Birmingham, England) was a South African cricketer who played in three Tests, all against New Zealand in South Africa in 1953–54. On his debut, he took five wickets in the first innings against New Zealand in Johannesburg in 1953.[1]
An accurate right-arm swing bowler, he played for Transvaal from 1947–48 to 1955–56. His best figures were 7 for 36 against Border in 1952–53.[2]
See also[]
- List of South Africa cricketers who have taken five-wicket hauls on Test debut
- List of Test cricketers born in non-Test playing nations
References[]
- ^ "2nd Test: South Africa v New Zealand at Johannesburg, Dec 24–29, 1953". espncricinfo. Retrieved 2011-12-18.
- ^ Transvaal v Border 1952–53
External links[]
Categories:
- 1925 births
- 2005 deaths
- South Africa Test cricketers
- South African cricketers
- Gauteng cricketers
- Cricketers who have taken five wickets on Test debut
- South African cricket biography, 20th-century birth stubs