Dev Govindjee

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Dev Govindjee
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Full nameDevdas Govindjee
Born (1947-08-07) 7 August 1947 (age 72)
Source: Cricinfo, 4 January 2018

Dev Govindjee (born 7 August 1947) is a South African former cricketer. [1] He played in 45 first-class matches for Eastern Province between 1971 and 1983. [1] He is now a match referee for the International Cricket Council. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Dev Govindjee". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  2. "Match officials appointed for U19 Cricket World Cup". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 4 January 2018.