Michael Barford

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Michael Barford
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Born (1950-06-07) 7 June 1950 (age 72)
Eastbourne, Sussex
Source: Cricinfo, 8 April 2017

Michael Barford (born 7 June 1950) is an English cricketer. He played fifteen first-class matches for Cambridge University Cricket Club between 1970 and 1971. [1] He scored 109 on his first-class debut for the University in the second innings against MCC at Fenner's on 5 July 1969. [2] The match was subsequently downgraded. His next first-class opportunity was against Leicestershire, at Fenner's on 6 June 1970. [3]

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Mike also won blues for Hockey and was Treasurer of the Quidnuncs Cricket Club for many years.

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References

  1. "Michael Barford". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  2. "Cambridge University v MCC 1969".
  3. "Cambridge University v Leicestershire 1970".