Monty Noble

Australian cricketer & captain

Monty Noble - Australian cricketer & captain
Born

January 28th, 1873
152 years ago

Died

June 22nd, 1940
84 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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An accomplished cricketer participated in Test cricket for Australia. Served as captain for the national team during the early 1900s. Played for New South Wales in domestic competitions, showcasing exceptional skills as a batsman and all-rounder. Contributed significantly to his team's successes throughout his career.

Captain of the Australian Test team

Played 27 Test matches between 1898 and 1912

Registered a top score of 133 runs in Test cricket

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