About Donald McKechnie
Lived 1944 – 2021 (aged 77). Donald McKechnie was a New Zealand cricketer.
Donald Ernest Cameron McKechnie (23 March 1944 – 10 August 2021) was a New Zealand cricketer and umpire. He was born at Dunedin in Otago in 1944 and educated at King's High School in the city.
A left-arm spin bowler, McKechnie played 17 first-class matches for Otago between 1975 and 1981. His most successful match was against Auckland in 1975–76, when he took 3 for 71 and 6 for 65 and Otago won by 10 runs. He won the player of the match award in the low-scoring match against Wellington in 1976–77 when he took six wickets and three catches and top-scored in Otago's first innings with 27 batting at number nine.
Later, McKechnie became an umpire, officiating in eight first-class matches between 1986 and 1990. He died in Balclutha on 10 August 2021.
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Who was Donald McKechnie?
cricketer
When was Donald McKechnie born?
Donald McKechnie was born on 23 March 1944 in Dunedin.
When did Donald McKechnie die?
Donald McKechnie died on 10 August 2021 in Balclutha, New Zealand.
What was Donald McKechnie's occupation?
Donald McKechnie was a cricketer.
What nationality was Donald McKechnie?
Donald McKechnie was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Donald McKechnie. https://biography.guide/donald-mckechnie/
MLA: "Donald McKechnie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/donald-mckechnie/.
Chicago: "Donald McKechnie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/donald-mckechnie/.
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