Martin Simon Butcher (born 19 May 1958) is a former English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman. He was born at Thornton Heath, Surrey.

Martin Butcher
Personal information
Full name
Martin Simon Butcher
Born (1958-05-17) 17 May 1958 (age 66)
Thornton Heath, Surrey, England
BattingRight-handed
RelationsAlan Butcher (brother)
Ian Butcher (brother)
Gary Butcher (nephew)
Mark Butcher (nephew)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1982Surrey
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 1
Runs scored
Batting average
100s/50s
Top score
Balls bowled 6
Wickets 0
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 1/–
Source: Cricinfo, 26 August 2012

Butcher made a single first-class appearance for Surrey against Oxford University at the University Parks in 1982.[1] He wasn't required to bat during the match, while with the ball he bowled one wicketless overs, with the match ending in a draw.[2] This was his only major appearance for Surrey.

Butcher comes from a large extended family of cricketers. His brother, Alan, and nephew, Mark, both played Test cricket for England. His other brother, Ian, and nephew, Gary, both played first-class cricket. His niece, Bryony, has played women's cricket to a high level domestically.

References

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  1. ^ "First-Class Matches played by Martin Butcher". CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
  2. ^ "Oxford University v Surrey, 1982". CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
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