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Doug Wright

English Test and County cricketer (1914-1998) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 84

Douglas Vivian Parson Wright was an English cricketer who played for England in 34 Test matches from 1938 to 1950/51. He played first-class cricket for Kent in twenty seasons between 1932 and 1957. He was the club's first professional captain from late 1953 to 1956.

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England cricket team1938-1951
Kent County Cricket Club1932-1957

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Wisden Cricketer of the Year1940

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 1998 · aged 84