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Fish Markham

1924 – 2000

South African cricketer

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About Fish Markham

Lived 1924 – 2000 (aged 75). Fish Markham was a South African cricketer.

Lawrence Anderson "Fish" Markham (12 September 1924 – 5 August 2000) was a South African cricketer who played in one Test in 1949.

Biography Markham was a right-arm leg-break bowler and a right-handed lower-order batsman. His single Test was the fourth match of the 1948–49 England tour series, and he was the third spin bowler alongside Tufty Mann and Athol Rowan. He scored 20 in his single innings and took just one wicket in the game and was dropped for the next match.

He played first-class cricket for Natal from 1946 to 1950. His best figures were 7 for 106 against Western Province in the 1947–48 Currie Cup. His highest score was 134, batting at number nine against Orange Free State a few weeks later, when he went to the wicket at 166 for 7 and added 174 for the eighth wicket with Ossie Dawson; he then took three wickets in each innings to give Natal an innings' victory.

As of 2025, he is the only Test cricketer to have been born in Swaziland.

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Lawrence Anderson "Fish" Markham, Lawrence Anderson Markham, Lawrence Markham

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Fish Markham?

South African cricketer (1924-2000)

When was Fish Markham born?

Fish Markham was born on 12 September 1924 in Mbabane.

When did Fish Markham die?

Fish Markham died on 5 August 2000 in Pietermaritzburg.

What was Fish Markham's occupation?

Fish Markham was a cricketer.

What nationality was Fish Markham?

Fish Markham was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fish Markham

· Wikidata: Q5454554

· DBpedia: Fish Markham

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