Harold Britt (6 May 1911 – 20 September 1988) was an Australian cricketer. He played three first-class cricket matches for Victoria between 1935 and 1936.[1]

Harold Britt
Personal information
Born(1911-05-06)6 May 1911
Melbourne, Australia
Died20 September 1988(1988-09-20) (aged 77)
Melbourne, Australia
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1935-1936Victoria
Source: Cricinfo, 22 November 2015

Britt's father, Les was well-known district cricketer. As a junior Britt played both football and cricket, and in 1926 he achieved recognition when he took 7 for 26 for Doncaster Heights Cricket Club at the age of fifteen.[2] He gave up football in 1933 before debuting for Collingwood Cricket Club in 1934. He was described as a hostile opening swing bowler and also a capable bat and talented point or slips fielder.[3] In late 1935 he was mentioned as a potential state player for Victoria described as a dangerous venomous bowler,[4] and in December he was named in the Victorian XI.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ "Harold Britt". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  2. ^ "Promising Young Bowler". Box Hill Reporter. Melbourne, VIC. 10 December 1926. p. 7. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Collingwood's New Left-Hand Bowler". The Herald. Melbourne, VIC. 2 November 1934. p. 2. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Attack is Problem in State Side to Meet M.C.C." The Herald. Melbourne, VIC. 8 November 1935. p. 20. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  5. ^ "V.C.A. Secretary Congratulates Young Players". The Herald. Melbourne, VIC. 14 December 1935. p. 15. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
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