Robin Peterson
South African cricketer and ODI player
Born
August 4th, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Africa
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Played international cricket for South Africa from 2002 to 2015. Primarily known as a spin bowler, contributed to both Test and One Day International formats. Achieved success as a member of the national team during the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2015. Also gained recognition in domestic cricket, representing various teams, including the Cape Cobras and Lions.
Represented South Africa in 201 ODI matches
Took over 100 wickets in One Day Internationals
Participated in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
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