About Brian Murphy
Born 1976. Brian Murphy is a Zimbabwean cricketer.
Brian Andrew Murphy (born 1 December 1976) is a Rhodesian-born former Zimbabwean cricketer and a former captain of limited over cricket for Zimbabwe. He played his cricket for Mashonaland in Zimbabwe and Western Province in South Africa.
Murphy played 11 Test matches and 31 One Day Internationals for Zimbabwe, and was the surprise choice as captain when Heath Streak stepped down in 2001. However, after four ODIs and one Test he sustained a hand injury and relinquished the captaincy, which was awarded to Stuart Carlisle.
Murphy returned to international cricket after recovering from injury, playing in the 2003 Cricket World Cup before quitting Zimbabwe for England where he was offered a contract to play club cricket. He also took a job, coaching at the University of Cape Town in South Africa.
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Who is Brian Murphy?
former Zimbabwean cricketer, born 1976
When was Brian Murphy born?
Brian Murphy was born on 1 December 1976 in Harare.
What is Brian Murphy's occupation?
Brian Murphy is a cricketer.
What nationality is Brian Murphy?
Brian Murphy is Zimbabwean.
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· DBpedia: Brian Murphy (Zimbabwean cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brian Murphy. https://biography.guide/brian-murphy/
MLA: "Brian Murphy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/brian-murphy/.
Chicago: "Brian Murphy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/brian-murphy/.
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