Colin Bland
Cricketer and member of the South Africa team
Born
April 5th, 1938
87 years ago
Died
2018
7 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Africa
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Born in 1938, a cricketer played for South Africa in the 1960s. Primarily an opening batsman, he made significant contributions as a fielder. His career spanned 1961 to 1966, during which he participated in Test matches against various international teams. Known for exceptional skills both on the field and at the crease, he became an integral part of the national team during his tenure.
Played 21 Test matches for South Africa
Scored 1,204 runs with an average of 42.55
Recorded 55 catches in Test cricket
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