Martin Jean-Jacques (born 2 July 1960) was a

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er. During his eight years in first-class cricket, he played for

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and

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. On Jean-Jacques' debut he hit a 73, batting at number ten, and setting a record tenth-wicket partnership for the Derbyshire team of 132 with teammate Alan Hill. This was soon followed by his best match figures of 8/77, with a match total of 10/125. Having been brought to Derbyshire's attention thanks to his skilful bowling for

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, he only found himself utilized by the team when another seam bowler was unavailable, thus limiting his chances. When Jean-Jacques' contract was up in 1992, several counties showed interest, though he was to sign for Hampshire. Still suffering with his pace and rhythm, he found himself out of a career after seeing out his two-year Hampshire contract in 1994. For both Derbyshire and Hampshire, Jean-Jacques was a tailending batsman. Jean-Jacques was on the Derbyshire Second XI side which won the Bain Dawes Trophy in 1987.

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