About Peter Cousens
Lived 1932 – 2026 (aged 93). Peter Cousens was a South African cricketer.
Peter Cousens (15 May 1932 – 20 January 2026) was a South African-born English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox.
Biography Cousens was born in Durban, Natal on 15 May 1932. He made his first-class debut for Essex against Lancashire in the 1950 County Championship. He made 38 further first-class appearances for Essex, the last of which came against Sussex in the 1955 County Championship. In his 39 first-class appearances for Essex, he took 44 wickets at a bowling average of 38.79, with best figures of 4/63. A poor batsman, Cousens scored just 72 runs at a batting average of 3.00, with a high score of 13. An infrequent feature in the Essex side of the early 1950s, Cousens left the county at the end of the 1955 season.
Cousens died on 20 January 2026, at the age of 93.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Cousens?
South African-born English cricketer (1932–2026)
When was Peter Cousens born?
Peter Cousens was born on 15 May 1932 in Durban.
When did Peter Cousens die?
Peter Cousens died on 20 January 2026.
What was Peter Cousens's occupation?
Peter Cousens was a cricketer.
What nationality was Peter Cousens?
Peter Cousens was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Cousens (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Cousens. https://biography.guide/peter-cousens/
MLA: "Peter Cousens." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-cousens/.
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