Andre Adams
New Zealand cricketer, domestic champion
Born
July 17th, 1975
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
New Zealand
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A former cricketer played as a right-arm fast-medium bowler and a lower-order batsman. Represented New Zealand at the international level, with notable participation in Test and One Day Internationals. Achieved significant success in domestic cricket, primarily for teams like Canterbury and Auckland, winning multiple domestic titles. Contributed to Canterbury's success in the 2008-2009 HRV Cup and the 2010-2011 Plunket Shield, showcasing exceptional bowling skills and performance in various formats of the game.
Represented New Zealand in Test and ODI formats
Won domestic titles with Canterbury and Auckland
Contributed to 2008-2009 HRV Cup victory
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