Cameron White

Australian cricketer and captain

Cameron White - Australian cricketer and captain
Born

August 18th, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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An Australian cricketer who played primarily as a right-handed batsman and occasional leg spin bowler. White represented Australia in all formats of the game and served as captain of the national Twenty20 team. He had a significant domestic career, playing for teams such as Victoria and has been a key player in the Big Bash League. Notably, he was part of the winning squad in the 2003 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, which showcased his talent at a young age.

Captained Australia in T20 internationals

Played for Victoria in domestic cricket

Won the 2003 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup

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