James Pattinson
Australian cricketer, Test bowler
Born
May 3rd, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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This cricketer debuted for the Australian national team in 2011. Pattinson played as a right-arm fast bowler and was a member of the squad that won the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup. His domestic career included significant contributions to Victoria.
Debuted in Test cricket in 2011
Part of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup winning team
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