Cyril Vincent

South Africa
INTL CAREER: 1927 - 1935

Full Name

Cyril Leverton Vincent

Born

February 16, 1902, Johannesburg, Transvaal

Died

August 24, 1968, Bulwer, Durban, Natal, (aged 66y 190d)

Batting Style

Left hand Bat

Bowling Style

Slow Left arm Orthodox

Other

Administrator

Cyril Vincent, who died on August 24, 1968, aged 66, was a left-arm spinner and capable lower-order batsman who played 25 Tests for South Africa between 1927-28 and 1935- However, he only ever played in two Currie Cup matches, apparently because he could not get time off work. He was renowned for bowling long spells tirelessly. At Durban in 1930-31 he took 6 for 51 against England to secure the rubber for South Africa and he had match figures of 8 for 149 in the Headingley Test of 1935. He was later chairman of the South African selectors.
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