Derek Abraham (born 7 February 1953) is a former international

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er who represented the Canadian national team in the 1980s. He was born in

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, and before emigrating to Canada represented the

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in West Indian domestic cricket. Abraham made his first-class debut for the Windwards in July 1973, against the

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. He made another three first-class appearances over the following seasons, including against the touring Indians in February 1976. He also represented the team in the 1975–76 Gillette Cup, a limited-overs tournament. Having emigrated to Canada, Abraham made his international debut at the

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in England, although he played in only two of his team's seven matches.ICC Trophy matches played by Derek Abraham
– CricketArchive. Retrieved 9 March 2016. At the

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, however, he played every game for Canada, and finished with a team-high 14 wickets (ranking him equal ninth overall). Against the

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he took 4/27, while against

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he took 5/9. Abraham had begun his career as a slow

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bowler, but later switched to bowling medium-pace, even opening the bowling for Canada in some matches.West Indies / Players / Derek Abraham
– ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 9 March 2016.

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