Wade Townsend (cricketer)

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Wade James Townsend (born 29 January 1986) is an Australian professional cricketer who played for first-class team Queensland. [1] [2]

Townsend was born in the Brisbane suburb of Herston. Prior to becoming a professional cricketer he was a fish filleter. [3]

Townsend opened in the Queensland vs Victoria 2010 Sheffield Shield Final, scoring 1 run in the first innings and 19 in the second innings.

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References

  1. "ESPN cricinfo". Wade Townsend. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
  2. "Queensland Cricket". Wade Townsend. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
  3. Dorries, Ben (21 January 2009). "Queensland cricketers cash in on their Big Bash success against Victoria" . Retrieved 15 May 2010.