About Shirley Cowles
Lived 1940 – 2020 (aged 79–80). Shirley Cowles was a New Zealand cricketer.
Shirley Dawn Cowles (; 26 April 1939 – 5 March 2020) was a New Zealand cricketer who played as a right-handed batter and occasional wicket-keeper. She appeared in 7 Test matches and 5 One Day Internationals for New Zealand between 1969 and 1977. She played domestic cricket for Canterbury. In the 2003 New Year Honours, Cowles was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to women's cricket.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shirley Cowles?
cricketer (1940-2020)
When was Shirley Cowles born?
Shirley Cowles was born in 1940 in Christchurch.
When did Shirley Cowles die?
Shirley Cowles died on 5 March 2020 in Christchurch.
What was Shirley Cowles's occupation?
Shirley Cowles was a cricketer.
What nationality was Shirley Cowles?
Shirley Cowles was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shirley Cowles. https://biography.guide/shirley-cowles/
MLA: "Shirley Cowles." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shirley-cowles/.
Chicago: "Shirley Cowles." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/shirley-cowles/.
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