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Murray Child

b. 1953

New Zealand cricketer

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Born 1953. Murray Child is a New Zealand cricketer.

Murray John Child (born 1 September 1953) is a former New Zealand cricketer who played in first-class and List A cricket for Northern Districts and also for Northland in the Hawke Cup. He was born in Whangārei.

He is a New Zealand champion sheepdog trialist. He captained the New Zealand team in 2014. He lives in Maungakaramea on the farm his family has owned since the mid-19th century.

He is the son of Ellis Child, who was also a first-class cricketer and champion sheepdog trialist.

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Who is Murray Child?

New Zealand cricketer

When was Murray Child born?

Murray Child was born on 1 September 1953.

What is Murray Child's occupation?

Murray Child is a cricketer.

What nationality is Murray Child?

Murray Child is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Murray Child

· Wikidata: Q16185291

· DBpedia: Murray Child

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