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Alan Melville

South African cricketer (1910-1983) · South Africa · On the map · Athletes · Died at 72

Alan Melville was a South African cricketer who played in 11 Test matches from 1938 to 1949. He was born in Carnarvon, Northern Cape, South Africa and died at Sabie, Transvaal.

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Career 5

ClubYears
South Africa1938-1949
Sussex County Cricket Club1932-1936
Oxford University Cricket Club1930-1933
KwaZulu-Natal cricket team
Gauteng cricket team

Awards

Wisden Cricketer of the Year1948

About this person

Country
South Africa
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 1983 · aged 72