Roger Graeme Watson (born 14 January 1964) is an English former

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er active from 1980 to 1985 who played for

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. He was born in

Rawtenstall Rawtenstall () is a town in the borough of Borough of Rossendale, Rossendale, Lancashire, England. The town lies 15 miles (24 km) north of Manchester, 22 miles (35 km) east of Preston, Lancashire, Preston and 45 miles (70 km) south east of Lanca ...

. He appeared in two

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as a left-handed

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and scored 33 runs with a highest score of 18. His nephew, Matt Watson played first-class cricket for

Oxford UCCE Oxford University Cricket Club (OUCC), which represents the University of Oxford, had held first-class cricket, first-class status since 1827 when it made its debut in the inaugural The University Match (cricket), University Match between OUCC a ...

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