About David Colley
Born 1947. David Colley is an Australian cricketer.
David John Colley (born 15 March 1947) is a former Australian cricketer who played in three Test matches and one One Day International in 1972.
Colley was a fast-medium bowler and useful lower-order batsman who played for New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield between 1969–70 and 1977–78.
Chosen in the Australian team for the 1972 tour of England, Colley played in the first three Tests in the 1972 Ashes series. He opened the bowling in his first Test in Manchester and was first change bowler (Dennis Lillee and Bob Massie opened) in his second at Lord's, when Massie took 16 wickets.
Playing in a List A match against Yorkshire at Bradford during the 1972 tour, Colley took 3/30.
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Who is David Colley?
Australian cricketer
When was David Colley born?
David Colley was born on 15 March 1947 in Mosman.
What is David Colley's occupation?
David Colley is a cricketer.
What nationality is David Colley?
David Colley is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Colley. https://biography.guide/david-colley/
MLA: "David Colley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-colley/.
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