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'''Richard Paul de Groen''' (born 5 August 1962 in [[Otorohanga]]) played five [[Test cricket|Tests]] and 12 [[One Day International]]s for [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]]. |
'''Richard Paul de Groen''' (born 5 August 1962 in [[Otorohanga]]) played five [[Test cricket|Tests]] and 12 [[One Day International]]s for [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]]. |
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A medium slow bowler with a prodigious talent for swinging the |
A medium slow bowler with a prodigious talent for swinging the ball away from right handed batsmen, De Groen was internationally recognised for his ability to bowl a heavy ball, and as one of the most prominent sledgers in New Zealand First Class cricket. In a four day match against Canterbury in 1999, De Groen famously called Mark Priest a "Raging H", before bowling a chest high beamer at him. |
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De Groen is presently a florist in East Auckland. He is also a silent director in Kayaking New Zealand. He was recently accused of having an affair with Mark Priest. |
De Groen is presently a florist in East Auckland. He is also a silent director in Kayaking New Zealand. He was recently accused of having an affair with Mark Priest. |
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Richard Paul de Groen (born 5 August 1962 in Otorohanga) played five Tests and 12 One Day Internationals for New Zealand.
A medium slow bowler with a prodigious talent for swinging the ball away from right handed batsmen, De Groen was internationally recognised for his ability to bowl a heavy ball, and as one of the most prominent sledgers in New Zealand First Class cricket. In a four day match against Canterbury in 1999, De Groen famously called Mark Priest a "Raging H", before bowling a chest high beamer at him.
De Groen is presently a florist in East Auckland. He is also a silent director in Kayaking New Zealand. He was recently accused of having an affair with Mark Priest.
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