Neil Burns

For the Scottish footballer, see Neil Burns (footballer). For the actor, see Neal Burns.

Neil Burns
Burns pictured in 2007
Cricket information
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1985/86Western Province B
1986Essex
1987–1993Somerset
1995–1999Buckinghamshire
2000–2002Leicestershire
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A
Matches 205 231
Runs scored 7,376 2,799
Batting average 30.47 20.28
100s/50s 7/40 0/8
Top score 166 90*
Catches/stumpings 478/38 238/48
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 19 September 2018

Neil David Burns (born 19 September 1965) is a former English cricketer who played as a wicketkeeper/batsman at First-class and List A level for various clubs but spent the majority of his career at Leicestershire and Somerset.[1][2]

Burns was born in Chelmsford, Essex, in 1965.[1]

In 2004, following the end of his playing career, Burns re-formed the London County Cricket Club which had been founded by W. G. Grace—which he continues to manage.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Neil Burns". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  2. ^ "Neil Burns". CricketArchive. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  3. ^ Turbervill, Huw (15 February 2004). "Burns breathes new life into London club". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 19 September 2018.