About John Gosling
Lived 1920 – 2004 (aged 83–84). John Gosling was a Fijian cricketer.
John William Gosling (1921 – 1994 ) was a Fijian cricketer. A right arm medium pace bowler, he played one first-class match for the Fiji national cricket team, against Canterbury in March 1948. Eight years later, he was a key part of the Fijian team that gained an upset 28 run win over the Test-playing West Indians, taking six wickets, including that of Garfield Sobers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Gosling?
Fijian cricketer (1920-2004)
When was John Gosling born?
John Gosling was born on 11 May 1920 in Suva.
When did John Gosling die?
John Gosling died in 2004.
What was John Gosling's occupation?
John Gosling was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Gosling?
John Gosling was Fijian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Gosling (cricketer, born 1921)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Gosling. https://biography.guide/john-gosling-cricketer-1920/
MLA: "John Gosling." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-gosling-cricketer-1920/.
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