John Morrison (cricketer)
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John Morrison | ||||
New Zealand | ||||
Personal information | ||||
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Batting style | Right-hand bat | |||
Bowling style | Slow left-arm orthodox | |||
Career statistics | ||||
Tests | ODIs | |||
Matches | 17 | 18 | ||
Runs scored | 656 | 252 | ||
Batting average | 22.62 | 21.00 | ||
100s/50s | 1/3 | 0/1 | ||
Top score | 117 | 55 | ||
Balls bowled | 264 | 283 | ||
Wickets | 2 | 8 | ||
Bowling average | 35.50 | 24.87 | ||
5 wickets in innings | 0 | 0 | ||
10 wickets in match | 0 | n/a | ||
Best bowling | 2/52 | 3/24 | ||
Catches/stumpings | 9/- | 6/- | ||
As of 4 February 2006 |
John Francis Maclean Morrison (born 27 August 1947 in Wellington) played 17 Tests and 18 One Day Internationals for New Zealand. Since retiring from playing he has worked as a commentator and in local body politics, including serving on the Wellington City Council.
He was greatly known for his dribbly spin bowling, including his 'mystery' delivery.
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