Dominic Thornely

Australian cricketer and player for New South Wales

Dominic Thornely - Australian cricketer and player for New South Wales
Born

October 1st, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Dominic Thornely played professional cricket as an all-rounder primarily for New South Wales. Thornely competed in the domestic circuit and participated in various formats of the game. He was selected to represent Australia at the international level, showcasing skills in both batting and bowling. Thornely contributed significantly to his teams through consistent performances in domestic competitions and was a part of the Australian cricket framework during his playing career.

Played for New South Wales

Represented Australia in international matches

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