Brendan Nash
Cricketer and Australian representative
Born
December 14th, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Played international cricket for Australia and Jamaica, representing Australia in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 matches. Participated in domestic cricket primarily with Queensland and later for Jamaica and the West Indies. Made significant contributions as a batsman and fielder, contributing to team success in various tournaments. Transitioned between international teams, reflecting eligibility through residency and heritage.
Represented Australia in ODIs and T20s
Played first-class cricket for Queensland
Played domestic cricket in the West Indies
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