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- ↑ First-Class Matches played on Garrison A Cricket Ground
- ↑ List-A Matches played on Garrison A Cricket Ground
- ↑ Powell, William (2002). Essex County Cricket Club. Stroud: Sutton in association with Essex County Cricket Club. p. 148. ISBN 0750929057.
- ↑ Other matches played on Garrison A Cricket Ground
- ↑ Real Oddies CC
