Peter Sharp (cricketer)

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Peter Sharp
Personal information
Full namePeter Andrew Sharp
Born(1939-08-11)11 August 1939
Invercargill, New Zealand
Died18 February 2012(2012-02-18) (aged 72)
Christchurch, New Zealand
BattingRight-hand bat
BowlingRight-arm off spin
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1964-1966Canterbury
First-class debut25 December 1964 Canterbury v Otago
Last First-class10 January 1966 Canterbury v Central Districts
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 8
Runs scored 19
Batting average 6.33
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 7*
Balls bowled 1773
Wickets 21
Bowling average 26.90
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 4/55
Catches/stumpings 9/–
Source: CricketArchive, 20 February 2012

Peter Sharp (11 August 1939 – 18 February 2012) was a New Zealand cricketer. An off spinner, Sharp played eight first-class cricket matches for Canterbury between 1964 and 1966.

After his cricket career Sharp was at various times a selector for Canterbury, president of Cricket Canterbury and a board member of New Zealand Cricket.[1]

Sharp also worked for 45 years as a cricket commentator.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Peter Sharp dies aged 72". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved 19 February 2012.

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