Neil Burns
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Neil David Burns is a former English cricketer who played as a wicketkeeper/batsman for various clubs but spent the majority of his career at Leicestershire
and Somerset
. In 2004, following the end of his playing career, Burns re-formed the London County Cricket Club
which was originally founded by WG Grace - which he continues to manage.
Leicestershire County Cricket Club
Leicestershire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the historic county of Leicestershire. It has also been representative of the county of Rutland....
and Somerset
Somerset County Cricket Club
Somerset County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Somerset...
. In 2004, following the end of his playing career, Burns re-formed the London County Cricket Club
London County Cricket Club
London County Cricket Club was a short-lived cricket club founded by the Crystal Palace Company. In 1898 they invited WG Grace to help them form a first-class cricket club. Grace accepted the offer and became the club's secretary, manager and captain. As a result, he severed his connection with...
which was originally founded by WG Grace - which he continues to manage.