Warren Saunders

Warren Joseph Saunders (18 July 1934 – 1 March 2023) was an Australian cricketer.^[1] A batsman and occasional wicket-keeper, he played 35 first-class matches for New South Wales between 1955–56 and 1964–65.^[2][3]

Warren Saunders

Personal information
Full name	Warren Joseph Saunders
Born	(1934-07-18)18 July 1934 Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia
Died	1 March 2023(2023-03-01) (aged 88) New South Wales, Australia
Batting	Right-handed
Role	Batsman, occasional wicket-keeper
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1955/56–1964/65	New South Wales
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 35 Runs scored 1,701 Batting average 32.71 100s/50s 0/11 Top score 98 Balls bowled 16 Wickets 0 Bowling average – 5 wickets in innings – 10 wickets in match – Best bowling – Catches/stumpings 19/1
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 9 October 2021

Although Saunders was a consistent scorer for New South Wales, he never scored a century. In January 1964, he top-scored in both innings against Victoria, making 87 and 98.^[3] He retired from first-class cricket during the 1964–65 season to concentrate on his insurance business. However, he continued to play for St George in Sydney Grade Cricket, reaching 10,000 runs for the club in 1971–72.^[3]

Saunders died on 1 March 2023, at the age of 88.^[4]