Anton Murray
South African cricketer, Test player
Born
Died
1995
31 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Africa
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Played as a middle-order batsman for South Africa in Test cricket from 1947 to 1957. Participated in the team's inaugural Test match against England in 1889. Achieved notable success in domestic cricket with Western Province, contributing significantly to their performance during his tenure. His cricketing career ended with a total of 23 Test matches, where he scored more than 1,000 runs.
Played in South Africa's first Test match post-war
Racked up over 1,000 runs in Test cricket
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