Martin Horton

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Martin Horton
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Martin Horton
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling type Right-arm offbreak
Tests First-class
Matches 2 410
Runs scored 60 19945
Batting average 30.00 29.54
100s/50s -/1 23/112
Top score 58 233
Balls bowled 238 54352
Wickets 2 825
Bowling average 29.50 26.94
5 wickets in innings - 40
10 wickets in match - 7
Best bowling 2/24 9/56
Catches/stumpings 2/- 166/-

Test debut: 4 June 1959
Last Test: 18 June 1959
Source: [1]


Martin John Horton (born April 21, 1934, Worcester) is a former English cricketer who played in 2 Tests in 1959.

In 1966, Horton moved to New Zealand to become the national team's cricket coach. He remained there until 1983 when he returned to Worcester to become cricket coach at the Royal Grammar School where he coached many National and County players including Dean Headley. He is now Chairman of the Worcestershire County Cricket Club.