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David Houghton (David Laud Houghton) was born on 23 June, 1957 in Bulawayo, Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, is a Zimbabwean cricketer. Discover David Houghton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?

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Age 66 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 23 June 1957
Birthday 23 June
Birthplace Bulawayo, Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Nationality Zimbabwe

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1957

David Laud Houghton (born 23 June 1957) is a Zimbabwean cricket coach and former cricketer.

He was the first test captain of Zimbabwe.

He captained Zimbabwe in their first four Test matches and led the team in 17 One Day Internationals (ODI).

He was regarded as one of the finest batsmen to have emerged from Zimbabwe.

1978

He made his first-class debut in November 1978.

He only had two first-class centuries under his belt before turning 30 and did not get the privilege of playing test cricket until the age of 35 as Zimbabwe was still in the pre-test arena.

1983

He featured in three ICC Cricket World Cup tournaments in 1983, 1987 and 1992.

He was deemed as a loyal servant to Zimbabwe cricket according to several critics and pundits and he was also lauded for choosing country over lucrative offers.

He initially joined the police force straight after leaving the school in order to make a living.

However, he could not continue to serve in the police force due to change in governing policies at that time and pursued his interest in cricket in order to make money.

Houghton also represented his country in hockey and was described by the Pakistan hockey team captain Kaleemullah Khan as the best goalkeeper he had ever played against.

He made his One Day International (ODI) debut on 9 June 1983 against Australia at the 1983 Cricket World Cup, a match which was Zimbabwe's first ODI.

The match created a massive upset as Australia were defeated by 13 runs, with Kevin Curran part of a crucial 70 run partnership for the sixth wicket with Duncan Fletcher.

Coincidentally, Houghton scored a golden duck in the match without troubling the scorers as he was dismissed by Graham Yallop.

He had a decent outing in his country's first ever World Cup appearance in 1983 scoring two half-centuries in six innings.

1987

His most memorable ODI innings was against New Zealand in the 1987 Reliance World Cup, in which Houghton scored 142 runs off 137 deliveries with 13 fours and 6 sixes.

This innings brought Zimbabwe to the brink of a surprise victory, but New Zealand won by only 3 runs, and is the highest score by an associate batsman against a Test playing nation, taking place as it did before Zimbabwe were granted test status.

His knock of 142 is also considered as one of the best knocks in a losing cause chasing 243.

His whirlwind knock of 142 along with his partnership with no 9 batsman Iain Butchart rescued Zimbabwe from a paltry position reeling at 104/7 to 240 all out and also Zimbabwe survived from a rather embarrassing crushing defeat.

1990

He served as the national head coach of Zimbabwe men's national cricket team during the 1990s and during his tenure as head coach, Zimbabwe reached Super Six round of the 1999 Cricket World Cup.

Before becoming the coach of Derbyshire County Cricket Club, he coached Radlett Cricket Club in Hertfordshire.

Whilst in this role his best achievement was taking Radlett to victory in the Evening Standard trophy which is London's most prestigious cricket competition.

1992

He captained Zimbabwe in their inaugural test match against India on 18 October 1992 in Harare and went onto score a test century on his debut which eventually ended in a draw.

He holds the rare unique distinction of being the only man to score a century on test debut as the captain of the team in his team's first ever test match appearance.

He also became the first ever Zimbabwean to score a test century.

He was also incidentally the then oldest player debutant to score a test century at the age or 35 years and 4 months.

His record was later surpassed by Adam Voges of Australia who then went onto become the oldest ever debutant in test cricket history to score a hundred at the age of 35 years and 8 months.

He also added a crucial 165 run stand for the fifth wicket with Andy Flower which propelled Zimbabwe to put up a huge score on the board in their first innings.

After scoring 121 in the first innings contributing to Zimbabwe's massive first innings total of 456, he continued his run fest in the second innings as he scored an unbeaten 41 runs in Zimbabwe's total of 156/4 before the end of fifth and final day's play.

He captained Zimbabwe side during the 1992 Cricket World Cup in his third World Cup tournament.

1994

Houghton holds the record for the highest test score by a Zimbabwean, with his 266 against Sri Lanka in 1994.

He occupied the crease for about 11 hours and 90 overs in his knock of 266 against Sri Lanka.

1997

In December 1997, he announced his retirement from all formats of the game at the age of 40 citing consistent and regular knee injuries during his latter stage of his career.

Since retiring as a player, Houghton has gone on to become a coach and commentator.

2004

He initially coached Derbyshire from 2004 until the middle of the 2007 season when he resigned.

2009

In 2009, he was appointed as director of national coaching of Zimbabwe cricket team as part of Zimbabwe Cricket’s rehabilitation efforts.

He resumed the job role in August 2009 and served as technical director to national team and age group coaches.

2011

He returned as first team batting coach of Derbyshire in 2011 and served in the relevant position until 2013.

2012

During his stint as batting coach, Derbyshire was promoted to Division One of the County Championship after winning Division Two title in 2012.

He also had brief coaching stints with Somerset, Worcestershire and Middlesex.