Richard Andrew John Townsley (born 24 June 1952 in

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) is an English

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er, who played two first-class matches for

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in 1974 and 1975, and five List A one day matches in 1975. Townsley also played for the Yorkshire Second XI from 1972 to 1975, and the Yorkshire Under-25s from 1972 to 1976. A left-handed batsman, Townsley scored 22 first-class runs, with his best score being 12 against

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, at an average of 5.50, and he took one catch. He scored 81 runs in one day games, with a best of 34 against

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. A right arm medium bowler, he failed to take a wicket in either form of the game, conceding 62 runs in one day cricket.

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