Brian Rose (cricketer)

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Brian Rose
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Brian Rose
Batting style Left-hand bat
Bowling type Left-arm medium
Tests ODIs
Matches 9 2
Runs scored 358 99
Batting average 25.57 49.50
100s/50s -/2 -/1
Top score 70 54
Balls bowled - -
Wickets - -
Bowling average - -
5 wickets in innings - -
10 wickets in match - n/a
Best bowling - -
Catches/stumpings 4/- 1/-

As of 1 January 2006
Source: Cricinfo.com


Brian Charles Rose (born June 4, 1950, Dartford, Kent) is a former English cricketer who played in 9 Tests and 2 ODIs from 1977 to 1981.

He trained as a teacher, before he led a successful county career with Somerset. He succeeded Brian Close as captain in 1978 and he led the county to a succession of cup successes. The team included several world-class cricketers including the game winning triumverant of Ian Botham, Viv Richards and Joel Garner, and became very popular.

A past Chairman of Cricket, he is currently the Director of Cricket at Taunton.

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