About Michael Martin
Lived 1926 – 2011 (aged 84). Michael Martin was a British cricketer.
Michael Haddon Martin (11 May 1928 – 27 April 2011) was an English cricketer. Martin was a left-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast. He was born at Startley, Wiltshire.
Martin made his Minor Counties Championship debut for Wiltshire in 1949 against the Gloucestershire Second XI. From 1949 to 1964, he represented the county in 62 Minor Counties Championship matches, the last of which came against the Lancashire Second XI.
Martin also represented Wiltshire in 2 List-A matches. His debut List-A match came against Hampshire in the 1964 Gillette Cup. His second and final List-A match came against Nottinghamshire in the 1965 Gillette Cup. In his 2 List-A matches, he took 2 wickets at a bowling average of 31.50, with best figures of 2/46.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Michael Martin?
English cricketer (1926-2011)
When was Michael Martin born?
Michael Martin was born on 11 May 1926 in Great Somerford.
When did Michael Martin die?
Michael Martin died on 27 April 2011 in Bury St Edmunds.
What was Michael Martin's occupation?
Michael Martin was a cricketer.
What nationality was Michael Martin?
Michael Martin was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Michael Martin (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Martin. https://biography.guide/michael-martin-cricketer/
MLA: "Michael Martin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-martin-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Michael Martin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/michael-martin-cricketer/.
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