Lee Germon

New Zealand cricketer and captain

Lee Germon - New Zealand cricketer and captain
Born

November 4th, 1968
56 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

New Zealand

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Played international cricket for New Zealand from 1991 to 1997. Served as captain of the national team during the 1996 Cricket World Cup. Primarily a wicketkeeper-batsman, contributed significantly to the team's performance during his tenure. Post-retirement, engaged in cricket coaching and commentary, offering insights into the game.

Captained New Zealand in the 1996 Cricket World Cup

Played in 72 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 14 Test matches

Achieved notable performances against Australia and South Africa

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