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Damien Wright

Australian-Scottish cricketer

PersonAge 51humanQ5212535

Also known as Damien Geoffrey Wright

Born: July 25, 1975
Birthplace: Casino
Citizenship: New Zealand
, Australia
Occupation: cricketer

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Damien Geoffrey Wright is an Australian cricket coach and former first-class cricketer who coached Hobart Hurricanes cricket team. Wright made his debut for Tasmania in 1997, playing with the team until switching to Victoria for the 2008–09 season. In 2002 he played in the Scottish cricket team as their one permitted overseas player—he also had previous spells in county cricket with Northamptonshire, Glamorgan and Somerset. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler. He has a side-on bowling action and an ability to bounce the ball sharply. Wright started Coaching the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League 03 in 2013–14, he coached the team to defeat the Melbourne Stars, who were undefeated in the tournament until then. The Hurricanes then lost the final to the Perth Scorchers. Wright then coached the Hurricanes to the semi-finals in the Champions League T20 2014 in India.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Damien
Sport: cricket
Member of sports team: Worcestershire County Cricket Club(2011–2011)
Somerset County Cricket Club(2010–2010)
Sussex County Cricket Club(2009–2009)
Victoria cricket team(2008–2011)
Glamorgan County Cricket Club(2007–2007)
Northamptonshire County Cricket Club(2005–2005)
Northamptonshire County Cricket Club(2003–2003)
Scotland national cricket team(2001–2001)
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Tasmania cricket team(1997–2008)
Family name: Wright

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