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Lesley Murdoch

b. 1956

Cricketer and field hockey player

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About Lesley Murdoch

Born 1956. Lesley Murdoch is a New Zealand field hockey player and cricketer.

Lesley Jean Murdoch (; born 18 March 1956) is a New Zealand former cricketer and field hockey player. Between 1979 and 1990 she appeared in 6 Test matches and 25 One Day Internationals for New Zealand as a batter. Murdoch also captained New Zealand in three Tests, drawing two and losing one, and fifteen One Day Internationals, winning eight and losing six, with one no result. She played domestic cricket for Canterbury. In hockey, she was a member of the New Zealand team that finished sixth at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

In the 1987 New Year Honours, Murdoch was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services to cricket and hockey. In the 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours, she was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to sport.

At the 128th AGM of New Zealand Cricket in November 2022 Murdoch was elected president of the organisation.

Murdoch is currently a commentator for Sky Network Television calling netball, hockey and cricket. She also is a sideline reporter for Radio Sport during rugby matches at AMI Stadium and hosts a Saturday morning sports show on Christchurch's Newstalk ZB.

She is also a commentator for the OBS.

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Member of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Lesley Jean Murdoch

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lesley Murdoch?

Cricketer and field hockey player

When was Lesley Murdoch born?

Lesley Murdoch was born on 18 March 1956 in Christchurch.

What is Lesley Murdoch's occupation?

Lesley Murdoch is a field hockey player and cricketer.

What nationality is Lesley Murdoch?

Lesley Murdoch is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lesley Murdoch

· Wikidata: Q6530520

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