Pasty Harris

Michael John "Pasty" Harris (25 May 1944 – ) was an English first-class cricketer who played for various teams. He played from 1964 until 1982 in a 344-game first-class career which took him to South Africa and New Zealand.

Early life Harris was born in St Just in Roseland, Cornwall, in 1944.

In 1974, Harris was selected to tour Rhodesia with the International Wanderers, a private touring team organised by Brian Close.

A prolific batsman in county cricket, Harris was selected on standby for the 1974–75 Ashes tour but Colin Cowdrey was called into the squad in his place.

Umpiring career Harris later became an umpire, officiating at List A level from 1985 to 2008 and at First class level from 1988 to 2008. He officiated in 161 first-class matches, 171 List A and 33 T20.