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- ↑ First-class matches played by Michael Huckle (1) – CricketArchive. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ↑ Rhodesia v Transvaal, Currie Cup 1966/67 (Section A) – CricketArchive. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ↑ (22–24 October 1966). "Rhodesia v Transvaal, Police Ground, Salisbury" – cricinfozimbabwe. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ↑ John Ward (13 October 1999). "Adam Huckle - a short biography" – ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ↑ Matabeleland Country Districts v Ireland, Ireland in Zimbabwe 1990/91 – CricketArchive. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ↑ Zimbabwe / Players / Denis Streak – ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 8 February 2015.