John Morris

English cricketer and county player

John Morris - English cricketer and county player
Born

April 1st, 1964
61 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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Played first-class cricket for various county teams, including Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. Participated in over 250 first-class matches, showcasing skills as a right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper. Achieved notable success in domestic competitions and contributed significantly to team efforts during his career.

Played for Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire

Participated in over 250 first-class matches

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