About Damian D'Oliveira
Lived 1960 – 2014 (aged 53). Damian D'Oliveira was a South African cricketer.
Damian Basil D'Oliveira (19 October 1960 – 29 June 2014) was a South African-born English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Worcestershire, and was the Academy Director of Worcestershire County Cricket Club.
Playing for Worcestershire between 1982 and 1995, during his career he scored more than 9,000 first-class runs, with a best single-innings total of 237. His father, Basil, played first-class cricket for Worcestershire from 1964 to 1980, and England from 1966 to 1972. His uncle, Ivan, also played first-class cricket for Leicestershire in 1967. His son, Brett, currently plays for Worcestershire.
After a two-and-a-half-year battle, D'Oliveira died of cancer in the early hours of 29 June 2014.
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Who was Damian D'Oliveira?
South African cricketer (1960-2014)
When was Damian D'Oliveira born?
Damian D'Oliveira was born on 19 October 1960 in Cape Town.
When did Damian D'Oliveira die?
Damian D'Oliveira died on 29 June 2014 in Worcester.
What was Damian D'Oliveira's occupation?
Damian D'Oliveira was a cricketer.
What nationality was Damian D'Oliveira?
Damian D'Oliveira was South African.
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