Joseph Burke (cricketer)

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Joseph Burke
Ireland (IRE)
Joseph Burke
Batting style Right-handed batsman
Bowling type Right-arm fast-medium
First-class record
Matches 3
Runs scored 36
Batting average 12.00
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 19*
Balls bowled 156
Wickets 3
Bowling average 35.00
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best Bowling 2/32
Catches/Stumpings 2/0
First class debut: 11 July 1953
Last first class game: 6 September 1958
Source: Cricket Archive

Joseph Patrick Burke (born 31 January 1923 in Dublin) is a former Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler, he made his debut for Ireland in a match against Lancashire in May 1954. He played for Ireland six times in total, his last match coming against the MCC in September 1958. Of these games, three had first-class status.

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