Brad Haddin
Cricketer; Test cricket wicketkeeper
Born
October 23rd, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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This Australian cricketer served primarily as a wicketkeeper-batsman. Debuting in Test cricket in 2008, significant contributions included participation in the Ashes series and the 2015 Cricket World Cup. Renowned for aggressive batting, included multiple match-winning performances.
Played for Australia in Test and ODI formats
Part of the Australian team that won the 2015 Cricket World Cup
Captained New South Wales in domestic cricket
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