Matthew Norman Hart (born 16 May 1972) is a former New Zealand
cricket
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er. Hart, a left-arm orthodox spinner, played in 14
Tests
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between 1994 and 1996, claiming 29 wickets including one five-wicket haul against
South Africa
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.
He also appeared in 13
ODIs, claiming 13 wickets, including a then-record haul by a New Zealander in One Day Internationals, claiming 5/22 against the
West Indies
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in 1994. His international career lasted from 1994 to 2002, eventually losing his place in the team to
Daniel Vettori. Hart retired from cricket in 2005 at the age of 33, citing a loss of enthusiasm for the game.
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His brother,
Robbie
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, also played cricket as a wicket-keeper for
Northern Districts Knights
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and
New Zealand
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.
References
Doping cases in cricket
1972 births
Living people
New Zealand Test cricketers
New Zealand One Day International cricketers
Cricketers at the 1999 Cricket World Cup
New Zealand cricketers
Northern Districts cricketers
Cricketers from Hamilton, New Zealand
North Island cricketers
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