Alec George Burns (born 23 July 1948) is a former cricketer who played first-class and

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for Trinidad and Tobago and East Trinidad from 1971 to 1981. Burns was a fast-medium bowler and lower-order batsman. He helped Trinidad and Tobago win the final of the Geddes Grant/Harrison Line Trophy in 1978-79 and 1980-81. In 1978-79, he made 21

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and took 5 for 40 and won the

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award. In 1980-81, he took 2 for 26 off 10 overs and was not required to bat in Trinidad and Tobago's four-wicket victory. He later served as chief selector for the Trinidad and Tobago team. His son

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is an Olympic sprinter.

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at CricketArchive 1948 births Living people Trinidad and Tobago cricketers East Trinidad cricketers {{Trinidad-cricket-bio-stub