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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