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John Southern (cricketer, born 1952)

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John Southern
Personal information
Full name
John William Southern
Born (1952-09-02) 2 September 1952 (age 72)
King's Cross, London, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1975–1983Hampshire
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A
Matches 164 25
Runs scored 1,653 52
Batting average 15.30 10.40
100s/50s 0/3 0/0
Top score 61* 15*
Balls bowled 28,757 945
Wickets 412 14
Bowling average 29.81 44.57
5 wickets in innings 17 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 6/46 2/34
Catches/stumpings 59/– 9/–
Source: Cricinfo, 21 October 2009

John William Southern (born 2 September 1952) is a former English first-class cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a slow left-arm orthodox who played county cricket for Hampshire County Cricket Club.

Southern, who was born in Kings Cross, London, made his Hampshire debut in 1975 and went on to play for the club for 8 seasons until 1983. Southern played 164 first-class and 25 one-day matches for the club.

After the conclusion of his professional career, Southern played club cricket in Southampton for Deanery Cricket Club. He later emigrated to New Zealand.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "A New Zealand & Hampshire Connection". www.utilitabowl.com. 27 May 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
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