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Sidney Stanley

1933 – 2023

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About Sidney Stanley

Lived 1933 – 2023 (aged 89). Sidney Stanley was a South African cricketer.

Sidney Stanley (14 December 1933 – 12 August 2023) was a South African cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1959 to 1964.

A leg-spin bowler, Stanley made his first-class debut for Transvaal B in 1959–60. He was immediately promoted to the Transvaal first team for the Currie Cup A Section match against Western Province, and took 5 for 112 and 5 for 60 in a victory for Transvaal. At the end of the season, he was included in trial matches for the South African tour of England but was not selected for the tour. Wisden said, "As a leg-spinner he was considered to have the most natural action this country has seen for a long time," and considered him unlucky not to be selected in the touring side.

He was less successful for Transvaal in 1960–61, and played for North Eastern Transvaal in the B Section of the Currie Cup in 1962–63 and 1963–64, with reasonable success. That was the extent of his first-class career.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sidney Stanley?

cricketer; (1933-

When was Sidney Stanley born?

Sidney Stanley was born on 14 December 1933 in Pretoria.

When did Sidney Stanley die?

Sidney Stanley died on 12 August 2023.

What was Sidney Stanley's occupation?

Sidney Stanley was a cricketer.

What nationality was Sidney Stanley?

Sidney Stanley was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sidney Stanley

· Wikidata: Q39074563

· DBpedia: Sidney Stanley (cricketer)

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