Bruce Brodie (cricketer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | James Bruce Brodie |
| Born | 19 March 1937 Graaff-Reinet, Cape Province, South Africa |
| Died | 31 July 2024 (aged 87) |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Role | Bowler |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1959–1960 | Cambridge University Cricket Club |
| 1961/62–1963/64 | Eastern Province |
Source: Cricinfo, 28 March 2017 | |
James Bruce Brodie (19 March 1937 – 31 July 2024) was a South African cricketer and lawyer. He played twenty-two first-class matches for Cambridge University Cricket Club and Eastern Province between 1959 and 1964.[1]
In 1960, Brodie recorded his career-best bowling figures of 5/47 playing for Cambridge University against the touring South Africa team, taking five of the first six wickets to fall.[2][3]
Brodie worked as a lawyer for Frere Cholmeley in London, specialising in litigation before joining the bar at 55.[4][5]
See also
References
- ^ "James Brodie". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- ^ "Lawyers at Long On". Counsel Magazine. 28 February 2010. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- ^ "Cambridge University v South Africa". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- ^ Wallach, Sharon (30 October 1992). "Law: It's never too late to start afresh: Bruce Brodie, chairman of a firm of City solicitors, is leaving to retrain for the Bar". The Independent. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- ^ "Bruce Brodie, 19th March 1937 - 31st July 2024". 39 Essex Chambers. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
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