Nigel Murch
Appearance
Nigel Murch | |
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Born | Stewart Nigel Clifford Murch 27 June 1944 |
Died | 15 July 2020 | (aged 76)
Nationality | Australian |
Occupation | cricketer |
Years active | 1966–1970 |
Known for | appeared in 10 first-class matches |
Relatives | Cathy Freeman (daughter-in-law) |
Stewart Nigel Clifford Murch (27 June 1944 – 15 July 2020) was an Australian cricketer active from 1966 to 1970 who played for Northamptonshire and Victoria.[1]
Born in Warrnambool, Victoria, Murch appeared in ten first-class matches as a right arm fast bowler and right-handed batsman. He took 17 wickets with a best performance of three for 49, and scored 215 runs with a highest score of 64.[2]
He died on 15 July 2020 at the age of 76.[3] He was the father-in-law of Cathy Freeman, Australia's 400m Olympic gold medallist.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Booth, Lawrence (2021). Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. p. 268. ISBN 9781472975478.
- ^ Nigel Murch at CricketArchive
- ^ Amy, Paul (16 July 2020). "Victorian cricket great Nigel Murch dies at age 76". Herald Sun. Retrieved 20 July 2020.