About Tom Puna
Lived 1929 – 1996 (aged 66). Tom Puna was a New Zealand cricketer.
Narotam "Tom" Puna (28 October 1929 – 7 June 1996) was a New Zealand cricketer who played in three Test matches in 1966.
Life and career Puna's family migrated from India to New Zealand when he was eight. He was a fixture in the Northern Districts side from 1956–57 to 1968–69, beginning as a middle-order batsman but descending the order as his off-spin bowling developed. His best innings figures were 6 for 25 against Otago in Hamilton in 1966–67 (match figures of 59–29–66–9). When he retired he was Northern Districts' leading wicket-taker, with 223.
Puna took 34 wickets at 13.70 in the Plunket Shield in the 1965–66 season, and was selected as New Zealand's principal spinner in all three Tests against the visiting England team later that season. and Kirti also played for Northern Districts.
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Who was Tom Puna?
New Zealand cricketer (1929-1996)
When was Tom Puna born?
Tom Puna was born on 28 October 1929 in Gujarat.
When did Tom Puna die?
Tom Puna died on 7 June 1996 in Hamilton.
What was Tom Puna's occupation?
Tom Puna was a cricketer.
What nationality was Tom Puna?
Tom Puna was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Puna. https://biography.guide/tom-puna/
MLA: "Tom Puna." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-puna/.
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