Elton Williams (cricketer)

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Elton Williams
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Born (1973-09-19) 19 September 1973 (age 51)
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Source: Cricinfo, 1 December 2020

Elton Williams (born 19 September 1973) is a South African former cricketer. He played in one first-class match for Boland in 1996/97. [1]

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  1. "Elton Williams". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 December 2020.