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Nigel Sinker

b. 1946

English cricketer

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About Nigel Sinker

Born 1946. Nigel Sinker is a British cricketer.

Nigel Dalcour Sinker (born 19 April 1946) is an English former first-class cricketer.

The son of Philip Tennant Sinker and Mary Louisa Pearson, he was born in April 1946 at Writtle, Essex. He was educated at Winchester College, before going up to Jesus College, Cambridge. While studying at Cambridge, he played first-class cricket for Cambridge University Cricket Club in 1966 and 1967, making thirteen appearances. He scored 188 runs in his these matches, at an average of 9.89 and a highest score of 31 not out. With his slow left-arm orthodox bowling, he took 22 wickets at a bowling average of 32.31 and best figures of 4 for 10.

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Who is Nigel Sinker?

English cricketer

When was Nigel Sinker born?

Nigel Sinker was born on 19 April 1946 in Essex, Writtle.

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Nigel Sinker is a cricketer.

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Nigel Sinker is British.

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· Wikipedia: Nigel Sinker

· Wikidata: Q76125559

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