Michael Dunning (cricketer)

Michael Lindsay Dunning (born 11 March 1941) is a former English cricketer and army officer.

For the 16th century Chancellor of the Diocese of Norwich, see Michael Dunning.
Michael Dunning
Personal information
Full nameMichael Lindsay Dunning
Born (1941-03-11) 11 March 1941
Windsor, Berkshire, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingLeg break
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1964Dorset
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 2
Runs scored 134
Batting average 33.50
100s/50s –/1
Top score 85
Balls bowled 42
Wickets –
Bowling average –
5 wickets in innings –
10 wickets in match –
Best bowling –
Catches/stumpings –/–
Source: Cricinfo, 7 February 2017

Born at Windsor, Berkshire, Dunning was educated at Eton College, where he captained the college cricket team in 1959.[1] After leaving Eton, he enlisted in the army, where he served with the King's Royal Rifle Corps as part of the Royal Green Jackets.[2] While serving in the army, Dunning was selected to play in two first-class matches for the Combined Services cricket team, playing both matches against Cambridge University in 1962 and 1964.[3] He scored a total of 134 runs across both matches, with a high score of 85 in the 1962 fixture.[4] He also played minor counties matches for Dorset, making three appearances in the 1964 Minor Counties Championship.[5] He retired from military service in October 1973, holding the rank of captain. Upon retirement he was granted the honorary rank of major.[6]

References
  1. "Player profile: Michael Dunning". CricketArchive. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  2. "No. 42480". The London Gazette (Supplement). 6 October 1961. p. 7196.
  3. "First-Class Matches played by Michael Dunning". CricketArchive. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  4. "Cambridge University v Combined Services, 1962". CricketArchive. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  5. "Minor Counties Championship Matches played by Michael Dunning". CricketArchive. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  6. "No. 46091". The London Gazette (Supplement). 2 October 1973. p. 11668.
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