Derek Pringle
Cricketer and sports journalist
Born
September 18th, 1958
66 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Played as a right-arm fast-medium bowler and an all-rounder, contributed to England's cricket team throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. Represented counties including Essex and appeared in 30 Test matches and 88 One Day Internationals. Later transitioned into journalism, offering cricket analysis and commentary in various media outlets.
Played 30 Test matches for England
Served as a cricket journalist for major publications
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