New Zealand now boasts the world’s oldest surviving first class cricketer in Alan Burgess. Stuff Former Canterbury cricketer and WWII tank driver Alan Burgess. READ MORE:* Black Caps batsman Ross Taylor surprises Alan Burgess on his 100th birthday* Tom Latham wins first Redpath Cup for Black Caps batsman of the season* WWII tank driver and talented cricketer Alan Burgess eyes century“Well, there you go, who would have thought. Stuff Alan Burgess shows off his war medals. "One minute I was in the army, and the next I was playing cricket at Lords.

Source: Stuff June 14, 2020 20:37 UTC