Barry Shepherd
Cricketer and Australian Test player
Born
April 23rd, 1937
88 years ago
Died
2001
24 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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An Australian cricketer played as a middle-order batsman. Represented Australia in Test matches from 1960 to 1962, earning recognition for performances in the national squad. Contributed to domestic cricket with a solid career in first-class matches, most notably for Victoria. Played a key role in several important matches during his tenure, showcasing cricketing skills that contributed to the team's efforts.
Represented Australia in 5 Test matches
Played for Victoria in domestic cricket
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