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RA Gripper

Ray Gripper

88y 10d Salisbury (now Harare)
Born
July 7, 1938, Salisbury (now Harare)
Playing Roles
Batting Style
right-hand bat
Bowling Style
right-arm medium
Fielding Pos
N/A
Intl Career
N/A

Profile & Biography

A farmer by profession, opening batsman Ray Gripper was a regular member of the Rhodesian side for almost 15 years from 1957-58, and had the misfortune to captain them when the side was disintegrating as players moved to South Africa or England to further their careers. He scored a career-best 279 not out for Rhodesia against Orange Free State in 1967-68, which remained a Currie Cup record for many years. He retired in 1971-72 citing business pressures but remained an integral part of Zimbabwean cricket as an administrator. But as the board became increasingly politicised, Gripper stepped down and became an outspoken critic. His son, Trevor, played for Zimbabwe until throwing in his lot with Heath Streak's rebels.
Martin Williamson

Batting Career Summary

Full Stats
FormatMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
FC83154114353279*30.44-717580
List A330995033-0100

Bowling Career Summary

Full Stats
FormatMatInnsBallsRunsWktsBBIBBMAveEconSR4w5w10w
FC8312031/940--000
List A3000-----000

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