Ian Clement Roberts (born 29 April 1948) is a former English

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er. Roberts was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium-fast. He was born in

Plymouth Plymouth () is a port city and unitary authority in South West England. It is located on the south coast of Devon, approximately south-west of Exeter and south-west of London. It is bordered by Cornwall to the west and south-west. Plymouth ...

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Professional career

Roberts made his debut for

in the 1974

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against

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. From 1974 to 1980, he represented the county in 26 Championship matches, the last of which came against

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. He also represented Devon in a single

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match, at a time when they were permitted to take part in the domestic one-day competition, against

Cornwall Cornwall (; kw, Kernow ) is a historic county and ceremonial county in South West England. It is recognised as one of the Celtic nations, and is the homeland of the Cornish people. Cornwall is bordered to the north and west by the Atlantic ...

in the

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1st round. He wasn't required to bat in the match and with the ball he bowled 7 wicket-less overs.Devon v Cornwall, Gillette Cup 1980 (1st Round)
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Ian Roberts
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