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Source: Cricinfo, 25 January 2006 |
Richard Peter Snell (born 12 September 1968) is a former South African cricketer who played in five Test matches and 42 One Day Internationals for South Africa.
He played for Transvaal in the early 1990s forming a formidable opening pair with Steven Jack.
International career
[edit]He took South Africa's first Test wicket after they were re-admitted to international cricket. His 5/40 against Australia at MCG in the Benson & Hedges World Series in 1993–1994 being the best. His four wickets for 12 runs against Sri Lanka during the Hero Cup in 1993 was highly impressive. His highest score in ODIs was 63 which came as an opener against England at Chevrolet Park, Bloemfontein in 1996.[1]
After cricket
[edit]Since retiring from first class cricket in 1998,[2] Richard Snell, worked as a trained physiotherapist before joining his family's industrial cleaning service and supply business, Reno Industrial Africa.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "South Africa in West Indies 1991–92". ESPNcricinfo. 11 August 2008.
- ^ Richard Snell Cricinfo Profile
- ^ Richard Snell Interview