Eric Tindill
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| Batting style | Left-hand bat | |
| Bowling type | - | |
| Tests | First-class | |
| Matches | 5 | 69 |
| Runs scored | 73 | 3127 |
| Batting average | 9.12 | 30.35 |
| 100s/50s | -/- | 6/12 |
| Top score | 37* | 149 |
| Balls bowled | - | - |
| Wickets | - | - |
| Bowling average | - | - |
| 5 wickets in innings | - | - |
| 10 wickets in match | - | - |
| Best bowling | - | - |
| Catches/stumpings | 6/1 | 96/33 |
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Test debut: 26 June 1937 |
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Eric William Thomas Tindill (born 18 December 1910 in Nelson) is a multi-code New Zealand sportsman. He is the only person to play Tests for New Zealand in both cricket and rugby union.
In cricket, Tindill played five Tests for New Zealand in which he played as wicket-keeper.
As a rugby player, he played sixteen matches for the All Blacks as an inside back, including one Test against England in 1936.
He is the oldest living Test cricketer.
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