About Mark Gillespie
Born 1979. Mark Gillespie is a New Zealand cricketer.
Mark Raymond Gillespie (born 17 October 1979) is a former New Zealand cricketer. He came to the selectors attention in the 2005–06 season with 43 wickets at 23.16 for Wellington. He then played for New Zealand A in the Top-End series of 2006 before being included in New Zealand's squad of 14 for the Champions Trophy.
He had a successful domestic career for Wellington being crowned Wellington's cricketer of the year and Men's Outstanding Bowler in 2012.
International career
On his Test Match debut, he took five wickets in the first innings against South Africa at Centurion in 2007.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mark Gillespie?
New Zealand cricketer
When was Mark Gillespie born?
Mark Gillespie was born on 17 October 1979 in Whanganui.
What is Mark Gillespie's occupation?
Mark Gillespie is a cricketer.
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Mark Gillespie is New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mark Gillespie (New Zealand cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mark Gillespie. https://biography.guide/mark-gillespie-cricketer/
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