Michael Dunning (cricketer)
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| Full name | Michael Lindsay Dunning | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 11 March 1941 Windsor, Berkshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 13 August 2020 (aged 79) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Leg break | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1964 | Dorset | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 7 February 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michael Lindsay Dunning (11 March 1941 – 13 August 2020) was an English cricketer and army officer.[1]
Born at Windsor, Berkshire, Dunning was educated at Eton College, where he captained the college cricket team in 1959.[2] After leaving Eton, he enlisted in the army, where he served with the King's Royal Rifle Corps as part of the Royal Green Jackets.[3] While serving in the army, Dunning was selected to play in two first-class matches for the Combined Services cricket team, playing both matches against Cambridge University in 1962 and 1964.[4] He scored a total of 134 runs across both matches, with a high score of 85 in the 1962 fixture.[5] He also played minor counties matches for Dorset, making three appearances in the 1964 Minor Counties Championship.[6] He retired from military service in October 1973, holding the rank of captain. Upon retirement he was granted the honorary rank of major.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Booth, Lawrence (2021). Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. p. 300. ISBN 9781472975478.
- ^ "Player profile: Michael Dunning". CricketArchive. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
- ^ "No. 42480". The London Gazette (Supplement). 6 October 1961. p. 7196.
- ^ "First-Class Matches played by Michael Dunning". CricketArchive. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
- ^ "Cambridge University v Combined Services, 1962". CricketArchive. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
- ^ "Minor Counties Championship Matches played by Michael Dunning". CricketArchive. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
- ^ "No. 46091". The London Gazette (Supplement). 2 October 1973. p. 11668.
External links[edit]
- Michael Dunning at ESPNcricinfo
- Michael Dunning at CricketArchive