Richard Pahi Wixon (born 19 February 1957) is a New Zealand former cricketer. He played first-class and List A matches for Central Districts and Otago between the 1991–92 and 1994–95 seasons.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Richard Pahi Wixon |
| Born | 19 February 1957 Bluff, Southland, New Zealand |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| Role | Bowler |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1988/89 | Rangitikei |
| 1990/91–1991/92 | Manawatu |
| 1991/92–1992/93 | Central Districts |
| 1993/94–1994/95 | Otago |
Source: CricInfo, 29 May 2016 | |
Wixon was born at Bluff in Southland in 1957 and educated at James Hargest High School.[2] He played under-20 cricket for Otago, where he was coached by Jack Alabaster and was rated a "bright" prospect, and played rugby union as a back for South Island under-16 and under-18 sides.[3] After joining the New Zealand Army, he played cricket for Combined Services teams and rugby union and was considered an "outstanding prospect" as a second five-eighth or full-back.[3] He played for the Canterbury under-19 side,[4] and continued to play sport during his army career.[5]
It was not until 1988–89 that Wixon played any representative cricket. He played for Rangitikei and then Manawatu in 1990–91 and 1991–92 in the Hawke Cup.[6] After taking seven wickets for Manawatu in the 1991–92 Hawke Cup challenge match against Southland, Wixon made his first-class debut for Central Districts later in the season. He played in four first-class and a single List A match for the side, taking 10 first-class wickets, before moving to play for Otago in 1993–94. In two seasons with the side, during which time he played club cricket for Albion Cricket Club in Dunedin, he played a further 26 senior matches, taking 24 first-class and 10 List A wickets.[6][7][8]
References
edit- ^ "Richard Wixon". CricInfo. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ McCarron A (2010) New Zealand Cricketers 1863/64–2010, p. 142. Cardiff: The Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians. ISBN 978 1 905138 98 2 (Available online at the Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians. Retrieved 5 June 2023.)
- ^ a b Soldier stands out, The Press, volume CXV, issue 33944, 10 September 1975, p. 32. (Available online at Papers Past. Retrieved 25 February 2024.)
- ^ Locks should shine in invitation rugby, The Press, volume CXVI, issue 34129, 15 April 1976, p. 28. (Available online at Papers Past. Retrieved 25 February 2024.)
- ^ 18 wickets tumble, The Press, 1 March 1989, p. 72. (Available online at Papers Past. Retrieved 25 February 2024.)
- ^ a b Dick Wixon, CricketArchive. Retrieved 25 February 2024. (subscription required)
- ^ Seconi A (2013) Cricket: Albion to celebrate 150th, Otago Daily Times, 28 March 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Paul J nd Letter to Ezra, Pt 2, The Bounce. Previously published in The Nightwatchman. Retrieved 7 December 2023.