Cecil Closenberg (27 August 1907 – 9 October 1985) was a South African

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er. He played in 22 first-class matches for

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and Eastern Province from 1926/27 to 1937/38. Closenberg was an opening bowler. His best first-class figures were 5 for 47 for Border in their victory over Eastern Province in December 1934. Closenberg died on 9 October 1985. He is buried in the Jewish cemetery at

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* 1907 births 1985 deaths South African cricketers Border cricketers Eastern Province cricketers People from Brakpan Jewish cricketers 20th-century South African sportsmen {{SouthAfrica-cricket-bio-1900s-stub