Paul James Selvey Clinton (born 30 August 1983) is an

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former first-class cricketer. Clinton was born at

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in August 1983. He was educated at

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, before going up to

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. While studying at Oxford he played

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, making his debut for

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against

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in 2004. He played first-class cricket for Oxford UCCE on two further occasions in 2005, in addition to making three first-class appearances for

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against

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in The University Matches of 2004, 2005 and 2006. Playing in six first-class matches, Clinton scored 67 runs with a high score of 24. His uncle

Grahame Clinton Grahame Selvey Clinton (born 5 May 1953) is a former English professional cricketer. He was an opening batsman who played for Kent County Cricket Club from 1974 to 1978 and for Surrey County Cricket Club from 1979 to 1990. Early life Clinton w ...

and cousin Richard Clinton both played first-class cricket.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Clinton, Paul 1983 births Living people Cricketers from Dartford People educated at Colfe's School Alumni of Keble College, Oxford English cricketers Oxford MCCU cricketers Oxford University cricketers