Ian Therkleson
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| Full name | Ian James Therkleson | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 11 October 1938 Wellington, New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 16 November 2025 (aged 87) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicketkeeper-batsman | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1966/67–1973/74 | Wellington | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 25 November 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ian James Therkleson (11 October 1938 – 16 November 2025) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played in 39 first-class and eight List A matches for Wellington between 1966 and 1974.[1][2]
During the 1966–67 season, Therkleson was considered to be one of New Zealand's best wicket-keepers and, helped by his batting ability, close to national selection.[3] He was asked by the national selectors to be ready to tour Australia in 1967–68 in case any of the selected players withdrew.[4]
Therkleson was a member of Wellington's Plunket Shield-winning teams in 1972–73 and 1973–74, his last season.[5] He also played Hawke Cup cricket for Hutt Valley from 1959 to 1974, and was a member of the side that won the title in 1967–68.[6] On 16 November 2025, Therkleson died aged 87.
References
- ^ "Ian Therkleson". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "Ian Therkleson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ "Last Chance For Test Cricket Candidates". Press: 8. 11 January 1967.
- ^ "Collinge To Train". Press: 17. 4 July 1967.
- ^ "First-Class Matches played by Ian Therkleson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ "Hawke Cup Matches played by Ian Therkleson". CricketArchive. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
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