Nick Browne

English cricketer, Essex opener

Nick Browne - English cricketer, Essex opener
Born

March 24th, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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A cricketer from England, primarily played as an opening batsman for Essex. Made his debut for Essex in 2010, establishing himself in the County Championship. Contributed to Essex's success during their title-winning seasons, particularly in the 2017 County Championship victory. Played in various formats, showcasing his skills in both limited-overs and longer formats of the game.

Played for Essex in County Championship

Contributed to Essex's 2017 County Championship title

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