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Hayden Shaw

b. 1980

New Zealand cricketer

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Born 1980. Hayden Shaw is a New Zealand field hockey player and cricketer.

Hayden Jonathan Shaw (born 31 August 1980) is a field hockey player from New Zealand.

Shaw was born in Christchurch. He earned his first cap for the national team, nicknamed The Black Sticks, in 2002 against Australia. Shaw was often involved in penalty corner routines performing drag flicks. As a result, he was top scorer with 13 goals at the 2002 Commonwealth Games whilst winning a silver medal with the national team. After the 2006 Men's Hockey World Cup, Shaw was selected for the World Cup All Star team.

He has played club hockey for HC 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands. Shaw also played first-class cricket for Canterbury. He now works as a teacher at Pleasant Point Primary School in South Canterbury, having started in January 2019.

International senior tournaments 2002 – World Cup 2002 – Commonwealth Games 2003 – Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2003 – Champions Challenge 2004 – Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2004 – Olympic Games 2006 – Commonwealth Games 2006 – World Cup 2007 – Champions Challenge 2008 – Olympic Games 2010 – Commonwealth Games

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Shirley Boys' High School
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Hayden Jonathan Shaw

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Who is Hayden Shaw?

New Zealand cricketer

When was Hayden Shaw born?

Hayden Shaw was born on 31 August 1980 in Christchurch.

What is Hayden Shaw's occupation?

Hayden Shaw is a field hockey player and cricketer.

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Hayden Shaw is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hayden Shaw

· Wikidata: Q5686386

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