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Wayne Burtt

1944 – 2023

New Zealand cricketer

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About Wayne Burtt

Lived 1944 – 2023 (aged 78–79). Wayne Burtt was a New Zealand cricketer.

John Wayne Burtt (11 June 1944 – 25 February 2023) was a New Zealand cricketer who played first-class cricket for Canterbury from 1966 to 1975.

Burtt's father, Noel Burtt, played first-class cricket for Canterbury, as did his uncle, Tom Burtt, who also played Test cricket. A stylish middle-order batsman and occasional leg-spin bowler, Wayne Burtt made his Plunket Shield debut in the fourth match of the 1965–66 season and was never out of the Canterbury side until he moved to Central Districts at the end of the 1972–73 season. In his first match for Canterbury he made 53 and took 4 for 49 as Central Districts hung on for a draw.

Burtt had his most productive season in 1967–68 when he scored 416 runs at an average of 46.22, including his only century, 130 not out against Wellington. Towards the end of the season he was selected to play for a New Zealand Cricket Council President's XI against the touring Indian team, scoring 33 and 71 in a low-scoring match.

Burtt was close to national selection for some years.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wayne Burtt?

New Zealand cricketer

When was Wayne Burtt born?

Wayne Burtt was born on 10 June 1944 in Christchurch.

When did Wayne Burtt die?

Wayne Burtt died in 2023.

What was Wayne Burtt's occupation?

Wayne Burtt was a cricketer.

What nationality was Wayne Burtt?

Wayne Burtt was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wayne Burtt

· Wikidata: Q50216910

· DBpedia: Wayne Burtt

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