Personal information | |
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Born | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | 15 May 1973
Batting | Right-handed |
Bowling | Right-arm medium |
Role | Batsman |
Head coaching information | |
Years | Team |
2012–2015 | Namibia |
2023–present | Scotland |
Source:ESPNcricinfo |
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