Paul Andrew Owen (9 June 1969 – 10 June 2020) was a Canadian

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er. Owen was a right-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox. Owen, who had been educated at Bedford Modern School, began his

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career in England with Bedfordshire, making his debut for the county in the 1989

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against Norfolk. In 1990 he joined Gloucestershire, making three first-class appearances in that season against Yorkshire, Northamptonshire, and

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. A bowler, Owen took 4 wickets at an average of 59.75, with best figures of 2/37. 1990 was his only season with Gloucestershire, the following year he returned to playing Minor counties cricket for Bedfordshire. He played for the county until 1996, making a total of 29 Minor Counties Championship appearances.

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