International Wanderers in Rhodesia in 1972–73
An International Wanderers team, made up of international players from multiple countries, toured Rhodesia in 1972. They played two matches against the Rhodesia cricket team.[1]
Squad
The following players played one or more matches for the International Wanderers
Player | Date of Birth | Batting style | Bowling style | Country |
---|---|---|---|---|
Brian Close | 24 February 1931 | Left hand | Right arm offbreak | England |
Basil D'Oliveira | 4 October 1931 | Right hand | Right arm medium | England |
John Edrich | 21 June 1937 | Left hand | Right arm medium | England |
Bruce Francis | 18 February 1948 | Right hand | Right arm medium | Australia |
Norman Gifford | 30 March 1940 | Left hand | Slow left-arm orthodox | England |
David Green | 10 November 1939 | Right hand | Right arm medium | England |
Tony Greig | 6 October 1946 | Right hand | Right arm medium | England |
John Jameson | 30 June 1941 | Right hand | Right arm medium | England |
Mervyn Kitchen | 1 August 1940 | Left hand | Right arm medium | England |
Graham McKenzie | 24 June 1941 | Right hand | Right arm fast | Australia |
John Maclean | 27 April 1946 | Right hand | Wicket-keeper | Australia |
Jim Parks | 21 October 1931 | Right hand | Wicket-keeper | England |
Glenn Turner | 26 May 1947 | Right hand | Right arm offbreak | New Zealand |
Tour matches
23–25 September 1972 (3-day match) Scorecard |
v | International Wanderers | |
- International Wanderers won the toss and decided to field
27 September 1972 (50-over match) Scorecard |
Midlands 183 (47.1 overs) | v | International Wanderers 187/9 (49.4 overs) |
Brian Davison 70 Brian Close 3/46 (10 overs) | David Green 40 Richard Kaschula 2/15 (10 overs) |
International Wanderers won by 1 wicket Gwelo Sports Club, Gwelo |
- Midlands won the toss and decided to bat
29 September – 2 October 1972 (4-day match) Scorecard |
v | International Wanderers | |
- Toss not known
- Glenn Turner was absent hurt for the International Wanderers second innings and did not bat
References
- ^ "International Wanderers in Rhodesia 1972/73". CricketArchive. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
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