About Peter Sharp
Lived 1939 – 2012 (aged 72). Peter Sharp was a New Zealand cricketer.
Peter Sharp (11 August 1939 – 18 February 2012) was a New Zealand cricketer. An off spinner, Sharp played eight first-class cricket matches for Canterbury between 1964 and 1966.
After his cricket career Sharp was at various times a selector for Canterbury, president of Cricket Canterbury and a board member of New Zealand Cricket.
Sharp also worked for 45 years as a cricket commentator for the now disbanded Radio Sport.
From 1956 Southland Boys' High School Old Boys Register: At School 1953–56. 1st XI, 1955–56. 1st XI (soccer), 1956. Senior fives champion (doubles), 1956. Prefect, 1956. R.S.M., 1956.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Sharp?
New Zealand cricketer (1939-2012)
When was Peter Sharp born?
Peter Sharp was born on 11 August 1939 in Invercargill.
When did Peter Sharp die?
Peter Sharp died on 18 February 2012 in Christchurch.
What was Peter Sharp's occupation?
Peter Sharp was a cricketer.
What nationality was Peter Sharp?
Peter Sharp was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Sharp (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Sharp. https://biography.guide/peter-sharp-cricketer/
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