Alexander Slight facts for kids
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| Born | 13 April 1861 Melbourne, Australia |
| Died | 5 July 1930 (aged 69) |
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Source: Cricinfo, 25 September 2020
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Alexander Slight (born 13 April 1861 – died 5 July 1930) was an Australian cricketer. He was born in Melbourne, Australia. Alexander Slight played cricket during the late 1800s.
Cricket Career
Alexander Slight played in one first-class match. This was for the South Australia team. His only first-class game happened in the 1886/87 cricket season.
What is First-Class Cricket?
First-class cricket is a type of cricket match. It is played between two teams of 11 players each. These matches usually last for three or more days. They are considered the highest standard of domestic cricket. Playing in a first-class match is a big achievement for a cricketer. It shows they are a skilled player.
Life in Australia
Alexander Slight lived in Australia during a time of change. Australia was still a collection of colonies. These colonies later became the country we know today. Cricket was a very popular sport back then. It was a way for people to have fun and compete.
See also
- List of South Australian representative cricketers
