Rodney Smith (cricketer)

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Rodney Smith (born 6 April 1944, Batley, Yorkshire, England) was an English first-class cricketer, who played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in 1969 and 1970. [1]

Smith was a right-handed batsman, who played five first-class matches and three one day games. He scored 99 first-class runs, with a best of 37 not out against Gloucestershire. His slow, left arm orthodox spin bowling, was not called upon. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Warner, David (2011). The Yorkshire County Cricket Club: 2011 Yearbook (113th ed.). Ilkley, Yorkshire: Great Northern Books. p. 378. ISBN   978-1-905080-85-4.