Flavian Aponso

Netherlands|Top order Batter
INTL CAREER: 1996 - 1996

Full Name

Goniamalimage John Anthony Flavian Aponso

Born

October 28, 1952, Colombo, Ceylon

Age

71y 187d

Batting Style

Left hand Bat

Bowling Style

Right arm Offbreak

Playing Role

Top order Batter

Flavian Aponso was one of the Netherlands players aged over 40 who formed the mainstay of their batting for some time. He batted high in the order, sometimes as opener, and he was a useful bowler, mainly of offspin. He hails from Sri Lanka originally, but moved to Holland after being banned for taking part in the 1982-83 rebel tour of South Africa. Aponso quit his international career after the 1996 World Cup.
Wisden Cricinfo staff
October 2004