Personal Information

Full NameMichael Hugh William Papps
BornJuly 2, 1979 Christchurch, Canterbury
Age44 Years, 8 Months, 27 Days
National SideNew Zealand
Batting StyleRight Handed
Bowling-
SportCricket

Ranking

TestODIT20
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Man of the Match

TestODIT20World CupCL
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Career Information

Teams PlayedNew Zealand, Canterbury, NZ Academy, New Zealand A, South Island, South Island, Wellington, New Zealand Under-19
Career Span

Michael Hugh William Papps Overall Stats

Batting & Fielding Performance

MIN/ORHS100s50s4s6sAVGS/RCTSTDucksR/O
Test
816124686 v ENG0237016.4035.34110
ODI
66220792* v SA0224051.7560.5210

Bowling Performance

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Michael Hugh William Papps Profile

Michael Papps is a short, stylish but not a dasher style of opening batsman. He rose through the junior level to make into the state team. After a prolific run-scoring 2003-04 season in the domestic circuit, Papps made into an entry into the New Zealand team. He made an impressive start to his career but an injury ruled him out of the international arena for a couple of years.

He has great footwork and the ability to milk the bowlers around the corners for singles and doubles. Being short in stature, Papps likes to pull and hook the ball and is not scared of hostile quick bowling. The 28-year old is an agile fielder which makes an exciting prospect to watch on the field.

In years to come, Papps can be the answer to New Zealand's long-running search for a capable opening batsman if he maintains consistency and remains injury-free.