David Ernest James Ironside (2 May 1925 – 21 August 2005) was a South African cricketer who played in three Test matches, all against New Zealand in South Africa in 1953–54. On his debut, he took five wickets in the first innings against New Zealand in Johannesburg in 1953.[1]
An accurate right-arm swing bowler, Ironside played for Transvaal from 1947–48 to 1955–56. His best figures were 7 for 36 against Border in 1952–53.[2]
Ironside worked in Johannesburg as an accountant before moving to England to live with his daughter.[3]
See also
- List of South Africa cricketers who have taken five-wicket hauls on Test debut
- List of Test cricketers born in non-Test playing nations
References
- ^ "2nd Test: South Africa v New Zealand at Johannesburg, Dec 24–29, 1953". espncricinfo. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
- ^ Transvaal v Border 1952–53
- ^ Wisden 2006, p. 1510.
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