Alec Burns (cricketer) explained

Alec Burns
Fullname:Alec George Burns
Birth Date:23 July 1948
Birth Place:Trinidad
Family:Marc Burns (son)
Batting:Right-handed
Bowling:Right-arm fast-medium
Year1:1970-71 to 1978-79
Year2:1978-79 to 1980-81
Columns:2
Column1:First-class
Matches1:21
Runs1:429
Bat Avg1:16.50
100S/50S1:0/1
Top Score1:53
Deliveries1:2131
Wickets1:38
Bowl Avg1:24.36
Fivefor1:0
Tenfor1:0
Best Bowling1:4/44
Catches/Stumpings1:11/–
Column2:List A
Matches2:8
Runs2:60
Bat Avg2:30.00
100S/50S2:0/0
Top Score2:26
Deliveries2:401
Wickets2:17
Bowl Avg2:13.94
Fivefor2:1
Tenfor2:n/a
Best Bowling2:5/40
Catches/Stumpings2:2/–
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/westindies/content/player/51416.html Cricinfo
Date:13 July 2019

Alec George Burns (born 23 July 1948) is a former cricketer who played first-class and List A cricket for Trinidad and Tobago and East Trinidad from 1971 to 1981.

Burns was a fast-medium bowler and lower-order batsman. He helped Trinidad and Tobago win the final of the Geddes Grant/Harrison Line Trophy in 1978–79 and 1980–81. In 1978–79, he made 21 not out and took 5 for 40 and won the man of the match award.[1] In 1980-81, he took 2 for 26 off 10 overs and was not required to bat in Trinidad and Tobago's four-wicket victory.[2] He later served as chief selector for the Trinidad and Tobago team.[3]

His son Marc Burns is an Olympic sprinter.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Trinidad and Tobago v Barbados 1978-79. CricketArchive. 13 July 2019.
  2. Web site: Barbados v Trinidad and Tobago 1980-81. CricketArchive. 13 July 2019.
  3. Web site: 12 November 2014. Bravo explains omission. T&T Guardian. 13 July 2019.
  4. Web site: 16 August 2012. PAN hailed as T&T celebrates 50th anniversary of Independence. T&T Guardian. 13 July 2019.