Alec Taylor (cricketer)

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Alec Taylor
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Born (1975-11-06) 6 November 1975 (age 47)
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 8 December 2016

Alec Taylor (born 6 November 1975) is a Zimbabwean cricketer. [1] He played nine first-class matches between 1999 and 2003. [2]

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Biography

Alec Taylor was born in Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands. [3] After early exposure to cricket through familial and neighborly influences, Taylor started structured training at Hillcrest Junior School and Hillcrest College. [3] Despite his efforts, he didn't make the Manicaland national primary school team. [3]

To access sports facilities, Taylor transferred to Plumtree School near Bulawayo, where he made to the Matabeleland School's squad and played representative hockey. [3] Post-school, he apprenticed with Farmec in Harare, limiting his cricket to social games. [3] On completing his apprenticeship in the 1996–97 season, he resumed serious cricket, playing for Manicaland and receiving guidance from its captain, Mark Burmester. [3]

His club cricket career spanned Harare Sports Club and Old Hararians. [3] A notable performance against the Western Province team led him to the Academy. [3] Alongside cricket, Taylor managed a generator-specialist company. [3]

His cricketing strength centred on his bowling pace, ball control, and aggressive batting style. [3] However, a stress fracture hampered his progress. [3] He had a stint with Bangor, Northern Ireland in 2000. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Alec Taylor". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "Alec Taylor" . Cricket Archive. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "Alec Taylor: a biography".
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