Barry Metcalf (born 30 September 1960) is a former

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er. Metcalf was a left-handed

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. He was born in

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. Metcalf made his debut for Wales Minor Counties in the 1991

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against

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. He played

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cricket for Wales Minor Counties from 1991 to 1993, which included 7

matches. He made his only

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appearance for Wales Minor Counties against

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in the

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. In this match, he scored 30 before being dismissed by

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