Matthew Norman Hart (born 16 May 1972) is a former New Zealand

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er. Hart, a left-arm orthodox spinner, played in 14

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between 1994 and 1996, claiming 29 wickets including one five-wicket haul against

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. He also appeared in 13

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s, claiming 13 wickets, including a then-record haul by a New Zealander in One Day Internationals, claiming 5/22 against the

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in 1994. His international career lasted from 1994 to 2002, eventually losing his place in the team to

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. Hart retired from cricket in 2005 at the age of 33, citing a loss of enthusiasm for the game. His brother, Robbie, also played cricket as a wicket-keeper for

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and

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