Joseph Caprani
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Joseph Caprani Ireland (Ire) |
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Batting style | Right-handed batsman | |
Bowling type | Unknown | |
First-class record | ||
Matches | 5 | |
Runs scored | 95 | |
Batting average | 9.5 | |
100s/50s | 0/0 | |
Top score | 44 | |
Balls bowled | 0 | |
Wickets | 0 | |
Bowling average | - | |
5 wickets in innings | 0 | |
10 wickets in match | 0 | |
Best Bowling | - | |
Catches/Stumpings | 5/0 | |
First class debut: 21 August 1948 Last first class game: 9 July 1960 Source: Cricket Archive |
Joseph Desmond Caprani (born 27 May 1920 in Dublin[1]) is a former Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman[1] he made his debut for Ireland in June 1948 against Yorkshire and went on to play for them seven times in all[2], including five first-class matches.[3] His last game was against Scotland in June 1960.[2]
After retiring as a player, he became an umpire, umpiring a match between Ireland and Scotland in 1975.[4] He also served as president of the Irish Cricket Union in 1983.[2]