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Alexander Littlejohn
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Born 1860
Scotland
Died 25 May 1910 (aged 49–50)
Wellington, New Zealand
Source: Cricinfo, 24 October 2020

Alexander Littlejohn (born 1860 – died 25 May 1910) was a New Zealand cricket player. He was born in Scotland and later moved to New Zealand. Alexander played in two important cricket matches, known as first-class games, for the Wellington team. These matches took place between 1887 and 1890.

Who Was Alexander Littlejohn?

Alexander Littlejohn was born in Scotland in 1860. He later moved to New Zealand, where he became a cricketer. He passed away in 1910 in Wellington, New Zealand, at the age of 50.

Playing Cricket

Alexander Littlejohn was a cricketer, which means he played the sport of cricket. Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams. It is very popular in many countries, especially in the British Commonwealth.

He played for the Wellington team. This team represents the Wellington region in New Zealand. Playing for a regional team like Wellington is a big achievement for a cricketer.

Alexander played in two first-class matches. In cricket, a first-class match is a special type of game. It is played over several days, usually three or four. These matches are considered the highest standard of domestic cricket. They are a step below international test matches. Playing in these games means a player is very skilled.

See also

  • List of Wellington representative cricketers
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