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Old 14-12-2012, 03:09 AM   #62 (permalink)
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A few from England tests ...

Dennis Compton and Cyril Washbrook shared a debut against New Zealand at the Oval in 1937

Dexter, Illingworth and Subba Row against New Zealand at Manchester in 1958

And both Hollioakes debuting against Aus at Nottingham in 1997 may be the only example of brothers making their test debuts in the same match.
Three brothers in this match:


Only Test: England v Australia at The Oval, Sep 6-8, 1880 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Contrasting fortunes indeed as the youngest Grace brother made a pair, and died before he could get another chance.
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