Veronica Pyke
Australian cricketer and representative player
Born
April 11th, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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An Australian cricketer made significant contributions to the women's national team in the 2000s. Primarily played as a left-arm medium-fast bowler and a right-handed batter, she represented Australia in international competitions. Throughout her career, she participated in multiple One Day Internationals (ODIs) and was part of the squad that competed in the Women's Cricket World Cup.
Played for Australia in Women's Cricket World Cup
Participated in One Day Internationals
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