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Doug Wright

English Test and County cricketer (1914-1998)

PersonDied aged 84humanQ5301032

Also known as Douglas Vivian Parson Wright

Born: August 21, 1914
Died: November 13, 1998
Birthplace: Sidcup
Place of death: Canterbury
Citizenship: United Kingdom
, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland(until 1927)
Occupation: cricketer
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Douglas Vivian Parson Wright was an English cricketer who played for England in 34 Test matches from 1938 to 1950/51. He played first-class cricket for Kent in twenty seasons between 1932 and 1957. He was the club's first professional captain from late 1953 to 1956.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Doug
Sport: cricket
Member of sports team: England cricket team(1938–1951)
Kent County Cricket Club(1932–1957)
Family name: Wright
Awards: Wisden Cricketer of the Year(1940)
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