Nigel Leigh Brookes (born 12 December 1967) is a former

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er. Brookes was a right-handed

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who bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born at

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. Brookes played a single

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match for

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against England A in February 1993. He wasn't required to bat in this match, while with the ball he bowled 9 wicket-less overs, with Tasmania winning by 24 runs. He made no further appearances for Tasmania.

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