Brian Warner (cricketer)

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{{short description|New Zealand cricketer}}

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{{Infobox cricketer

| name = Brian Warner

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| fullname = Brian Henry Warner

| birth_date = {{birth date|1919|09|09|df=y}}

| birth_place = Auckland, New Zealand

| death_date = {{death date and age|1968|01|24|1919|09|09|df=y}}

| death_place = Auckland, New Zealand

| batting = Right-handed

| bowling = Medium

| role = Batsman

| date = 26 June

| year = 2016

| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/38797.html CricInfo

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Brian Henry Warner (1919 – 24 January 1968) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played one first-class match for Auckland during the 1944-45 season.[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/38797.html Brian Warner], CricInfo. Retrieved 26 June 2016.[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/23/23059/23059.html Brian Warner], CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 June 2016.

Warner was born at Auckland in 1919McCarron A (2010) New Zealand Cricketers 1863/64–2010, p. 136. Cardiff: The Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians. {{isbn|978 1 905138 98 2}} ([https://archive.acscricket.com/cricketers_series/new_zealand_cricketers_1863-64_2010/index.html Available online] at the Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians. Retrieved 5 June 2023.) and educated at Auckland Grammar School where he played cricket. Considered both a "fine" wicket-keeper and useful batsman at school, he was selected for Auckland side in the 1937–38 Brabin Cup age-group competition whilst still at school, two centuries in school matches securing his selection. He was one of the first two players from the school to be selected for the age-group side whilst still at school.Brabin Cup cricket, The Dominion, vol. 31, issue 74, 21 December 1937, p. 3. ([https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DOM19371221.2.13 Available online] at Papers Past. Retrieved 27 August 2024.) He played club cricket for Parnell Cricket Club in Auckland where he was considered a "fluent" batsman who could score runs quickly.Club cricket, Auckland Star, vol. LXXI, issue 280, 25 November 1940, p. 8. ([https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19401125.2.102 Available online] at Papers Past. Retrieved 27 August 2024.)

Professionally Warner worked as a bank clerk. During World War II he enlisted in the New Zealand Army, reporting for training in early 1941. He served first as a non-commissioned officer before being commissioned in 34 battalion and ending the war with the rank of lieutenant.[https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/record/142505 Brian Henry Warner], Online Cenotaph, Auckland Museum. Retrieved 28 August 2024.News of the day, Northern Advocate, 10 January 1941, p. 4. ([https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NA19410110.2.53 Available online] at Papers Past. Retrieved 27 August 2024.) Whilst serving he played both cricket and rugby for army sides, playing full-back for the Papakura Military Camp side which won the Auckland Rugby Football Union's Gallaher Shield in 1941.HF McLean leads Army rugby side, Auckland Star, vol.Volume LXXII, issue 169, 19 July 1941, p. 4 (supplement). ([https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19410719.2.145.44 Available online] at Papers Past. Retrieved 27 August 2024.)Rugby championship for 1941 to Army team, Auckland Star, vol. LXXII, issue 205, 30 August 1941, p. 1 (supplement). ([https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19410830.2.168 Available online] at Papers Past. Retrieved 27 August 2024.)One-day cricket competitions start tomorrow, Auckland Star, vol. LXXII, issue 251, 24 October 1941, p. 4. ([https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19411024.2.41 Available online] at Papers Past. Retrieved 27 August 2024.) Later in the war he played full-back for the Combined Services side and, after the war, for Auckland's B side.Half-time lead, Auckland Star, vol. LXXV, issue 191, 14 August 1944, p. 7. ([https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19440814.2.106 Available online] at Papers Past. Retrieved 27 August 2024.)Football codes, Auckland Star, vol. LXXV, issue 195, 18 August 1944, p. 7. ([https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19440818.2.94 Available online] at Papers Past. Retrieved 27 August 2024.)Should be good rugby on Saturday, Hauraki Plains Gazette, vol. 55,iIssue 32743, 26 July 1946, p. 5. ([https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/HPGAZ19460726.2.16.6 Available online] at Papers Past. Retrieved 27 August 2024.)

Warner's only first-class cricket match was a wartime fixture between the Auckland representative side and Wellington played in December 1944. With a number of players unavailable, Warner, who was described as a "stylish bat" who could act as reserve wicket-keeper,Auckland eleven for Wellington match next week, Auckland Star, vol. LXXV, issue 298, 16 December 1944, p. 2 (supplement). ([https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19441216.2.112.5 Available online] at Papers Past. Retrieved 27 August 2024.)Auckland team, New Zealand Herald, vol. 81, Issue 25079, 18 December 1944, p. 3. ([https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19441218.2.21 Available online] at Papers Past. Retrieved 27 August 2024.) scored eight runs in his first innings and recorded a duck in his second at the end of a close run chase.Auckland's four wicket win, Evening Star, issue 25368, 27 December 1944, p. 6. ([https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ESD19441227.2.47.2 Available online] at Papers Past. Retrieved 27 August 2024.) Although he did not appear again for Auckland, acting as twelfth man for the following match against Canterbury before being posted overseas towards the end of the 1944–45 season,Canterbury here, Auckland Star, vol. LXXV, issue 307, 28 December 1944, p. 7. ([https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19441228.2.108 Available online] at Papers Past. Retrieved 27 August 2024.)Only one change, Auckland Star, vol. LXXVI, issue 35, 10 February 1945, p. 6. ([https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19450210.2.62 Available online] at Papers Past. Retrieved 27 August 2024.) Warner played Hawke Cup cricket for Nelson during the 1956–57 season.

Warner died at Auckland in 1968. He was aged 48.