About Simon Roberts
Lived 1926 – 2009 (aged 83). Simon Roberts was a South African cricketer.
Simon Nicholas Roberts (11 September 1926 – November 2009) was a South African cricketer. Roberts was a right-handed batsman who was a leg break bowler.
Roberts was born at Durban, Natal Province. In 1947, Roberts made a single Minor Counties Championship appearance for Cambridgeshire against Lincolnshire.
Roberts also played first-class cricket for Cambridge University against Middlesex, making his debut in 1947. From 1947 to 1949, he represented the university in 6 first-class matches, with his final appearance coming against Middlesex. In his 6 first-class matches, he scored 158 runs at a batting average of 15.80, with a high score of 49*.
Simon Roberts died in Pietermaritzburg in November 2009, at the age of 83.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Simon Roberts?
South African cricketer (1926-2009)
When was Simon Roberts born?
Simon Roberts was born on 11 September 1926 in Durban.
When did Simon Roberts die?
Simon Roberts died on 10 November 2009.
What was Simon Roberts's occupation?
Simon Roberts was a cricketer.
What nationality was Simon Roberts?
Simon Roberts was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Simon Roberts (Cambridge cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Simon Roberts. https://biography.guide/simon-roberts-cricketer/
MLA: "Simon Roberts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/simon-roberts-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Simon Roberts." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/simon-roberts-cricketer/.
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