Damien Martyn
Australian cricketer and World Cup champion
Born
October 21st, 1971
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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This athlete played as a right-handed batsman for the Australian national cricket team. Debuted in Test cricket in 1992 and One Day Internationals in 1996, contributing significantly to the team's successes in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Part of the Australian squad that won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 1999 and 2003. Noted for a solid batting technique and ability to perform under pressure, influencing several crucial matches during his career.
Won ICC Cricket World Cup in 1999 and 2003
Played for Australia in 67 Test matches
Scored over 4,000 runs in One Day Internationals
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