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Gavin Tonge

b. 1983

West Indian cricketer

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About Gavin Tonge

Born 1983. Gavin Tonge is a cricketer.

Gavin Courtney Tonge (born 13 January 1983) is a West Indian cricketer. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and has represented the West Indies cricket team in One Day International and Test cricket, as well as playing first-class cricket for Antigua and Leeward Islands.

Career Tonge began his first-class career in the 2002/03 season, having played in under-19 matches since 2000. He played his first game for Leeward Islands on 28 February 2003. He returned single-figure wicket tallies for his first five seasons, without a five-wicket-haul, however in the 2008–09 season he took 44 wickets at 25.09, including four five-wicket-hauls. His efforts led to a place in the West Indies ODI team.

Tonge was also selected to represent the West Indies at the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy and featured in their opening defeat at the hands of Pakistan on 23 September 2009, earning his best ever bowling figures in limited overs cricket of 4/25.

He made his Test debut against Australia in December 2009 in Perth when he replaced the injured Darren Sammy.

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Antigua and Barbuda
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Gavin Courtney Tonge

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gavin Tonge?

West Indian cricketer

When was Gavin Tonge born?

Gavin Tonge was born on 13 January 1983 in Antigua.

What is Gavin Tonge's occupation?

Gavin Tonge is a cricketer.

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Gavin Tonge's recorded nationality: Antigua and Barbuda.

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· Wikipedia: Gavin Tonge

· Wikidata: Q5528289

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