About Chris Townsend
Born 1972. Chris Townsend is a British cricketer.
Christopher James Townsend (born 1 September 1972) is an English educator and former first-class cricketer.
Born at Wokingham, Townsend studied classics at Brasenose College, Oxford. While at Brasenose he made his debut in first-class cricket for Oxford University against Middlesex at Oxford in 1992. He played first-class cricket for Oxford on 22 occasions until 1995, playing his final match against Cambridge University at Lord's. After graduating from Oxford, Townsend moved into education. He later played a first-class match for the Marylebone Cricket Club against New Zealand A at Oxford in 2000.
He was appointed the headmaster of Felsted School in March 2015, replacing Dr. Mike Walker.
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Who is Chris Townsend?
English educator and former first-class cricketer (born 1972)
When was Chris Townsend born?
Chris Townsend was born on 1 September 1972 in Wokingham.
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Chris Townsend is a cricketer.
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Chris Townsend is British.
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