Alan Tait (English cricketer)

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Alan Tait
Personal information
Born (1953-12-27) 27 December 1953 (age 66)
Washington, County Durham, England
BattingLeft-handed
Role Batsman
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1971–1975 Northamptonshire
1978 Gloucestershire
Career statistics
Competition FC List A
Matches6342
Runs scored1897834
Batting average 18.4120.85
100s/50s0/121/1
Top score99102*
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings
Source: Cricinfo, 30 July 2013

Alan Tait (born 27 December 1953) is a former English cricketer. He played for Northamptonshire between 1971 and 1975 and for Gloucestershire in 1978. [1]

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References

  1. "Alan Tait". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 30 July 2013.