Joseph Caprani

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Joseph Caprani
Ireland (Ire)
Joseph Caprani
Batting style Right-handed batsman
Bowling type Unknown
First-class record
Matches 5
Runs scored 95
Batting average 9.5
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 44
Balls bowled 0
Wickets 0
Bowling average -
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best Bowling -
Catches/Stumpings 5/0
First class debut: 21 August 1948
Last first class game: 9 July 1960
Source: Cricket Archive

Joseph Desmond Caprani (born 27 May 1920 in Dublin[1]) is a former Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman[1] he made his debut for Ireland in June 1948 against Yorkshire and went on to play for them seven times in all[2], including five first-class matches.[3] His last game was against Scotland in June 1960.[2]

After retiring as a player, he became an umpire, umpiring a match between Ireland and Scotland in 1975.[4] He also served as president of the Irish Cricket Union in 1983.[2]

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