Mark Cosgrove
Australian cricketer with state honors
Born
June 14th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Debuted in professional cricket in 2002, representing South Australia. Gained recognition for batting performance in domestic competitions and was part of the South Australian team that won the 2010-11 Sheffield Shield. Played a crucial role as a left-handed batsman, contributing significantly to the team's efforts throughout his career. Also participated in various Australian domestic leagues, showcasing talent in the shorter format of the game.
Debuted for South Australia in 2002
Contributed to Sheffield Shield victory in 2010-11
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