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Brian Brain - 1940-2023

3 November 2023

Gloucestershire Cricket is saddened to learn of the passing of its former player, Brian Brain, at the age of 83.

A former pace bowler, Brian played for Gloucestershire between 1976 and 1981 and played a major role in Shire's 1977 Benson & Hedges Cup Final win at Lords', taking 3/9 off 7.3 overs.

Over the course of six years, Brian made 110 First-Class appearances for Gloucestershire and took 316 wickets at 24.98. Brian also featured in 101 List A fixtures taking a further 144 wickets at 19.09.

After leaving Gloucestershire in 1981, Brian spent a season at Shropshire before hanging up his spikes.

Everyone connected with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club would like to send our sincere condolences to Brian's family, friends and everyone who knew him.

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