Michael Osborne (cricketer)

Michael John Osborne (born 9 April 1932) is an English former first-class cricketer and Royal Air Force airman.

While serving in the Royal Air Force, Osborne played first-class cricket for the Combined Services cricket team.[1] He made his debut in 1961 against the touring South Africa Fezelas at Portsmouth.[1] He made two further appearances in 1962, against Cambridge University at Fenner's, and Ireland at Belfast.[1] In the match against Cambridge University, he recorded what would his only first-class half century by making 60 runs in the Combined Services first-innings.[2] He scored 155 runs in his three matches, averaging 25.83.[3] He also took two wickets with his off break bowling.[4] Osborne later played minor counties cricket for Devon in 1968, making two appearances in the Minor Counties Championship.[5]