Atholl McKinnon
South African cricketer and test player
Born
August 20th, 1932
93 years ago
Died
1983
42 years ago — 51 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Africa
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Played international cricket for South Africa from 1957 to 1961. Primarily a batsman, contributed to the team's batting lineup during a challenging era for South African cricket. Participated in a total of 12 Test matches, scoring 583 runs with an average of 30.68. Renowned for his technique and solid performances in domestic cricket, he represented Western Province and achieved notable success in the first-class circuit.
Played 12 Test matches for South Africa
Scored 583 runs in Test cricket
Represented Western Province in domestic cricket
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