John Burnett (cricketer)

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John David Burnett (25 February 1840 – 18 June 1878) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Surrey. Having played from 1882 to 1890, he appeared in five first-class matches.[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/28/28311/28311.html John Burnett at CricketArchive] His brother was Ernest Burnett, who was also a first-class cricketer.

He was educated at Harrow School for whom he played cricket.Wisden Cricketer's Almanack, "Obituaries in 1878" Born in Vauxhall, London, Burnett died in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.