Shirley Cowles

Shirley Cowles

MNZM
Personal information
Full name
Shirley Dawn Cowles
Born(1939-04-26)26 April 1939
Christchurch, New Zealand
Died5 March 2020(2020-03-05) (aged 80)
Christchurch, New Zealand
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleBatter
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 56)7 March 1969 v England
Last Test8 January 1977 v India
ODI debut (cap 4)23 June 1973 v Trinidad and Tobago
Last ODI21 July 1973 v Young England
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1953/54–1977/78Canterbury
Career statistics
Competition WTest WODI WFC
Matches 7 5 57
Runs scored 324 93 2,351
Batting average 23.14 18.60 27.65
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 2/12
Top score 46 46 122
Balls bowled 48 30 492
Wickets 0 0 10
Bowling average 20.00
5 wickets in innings 0 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0 0
Best bowling 3/7
Catches/stumpings 6/– 2/– 45/2
Source: CricketArchive, 15 November 2021

Shirley Dawn Cowles MNZM (née McCaw; 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.[1][2][3] She played domestic cricket for Canterbury.[4] In the 2003 New Year Honours, Cowles was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to women's cricket.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Shirley Cowles". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Life story: Renowned New Zealand cricketer Shirley Cowles". Stuff. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Shirley Cowles MNZM: 1939 - 2020". New Zealand Cricket. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Player Profile: Shirley Cowles". CricketArchive. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  5. ^ "New Year honours list 2003". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2002. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
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