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Alec George Burns (born 23 July 1948) is a former cricketer who played first-class and List A cricket for Trinidad and Tobago and East Trinidad from 1971 to 1981.

Burns was a fast-medium bowler and lower-order batsman. He helped Trinidad and Tobago win the final of the Geddes Grant/Harrison Line Trophy in 1978–79 and 1980–81. In 1978–79, he made 21 not out and took 5 for 40 and won the man of the match award. In 1980-81, he took 2 for 26 off 10 overs and was not required to bat in Trinidad and Tobago's four-wicket victory. He later served as chief selector for the Trinidad and Tobago team.

His son Marc Burns is an Olympic sprinter.

References

1. "Trinidad and Tobago v Barbados 1978-79". CricketArchive. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
2. "Barbados v Trinidad and Tobago 1980-81". CricketArchive. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
3. "Bravo explains omission". T&T Guardian. 12 November 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
4. "PAN hailed as T&T celebrates 50th anniversary of Independence". T&T Guardian. 16 August 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2019.

External links

• Alec Burns at ESPNcricinfo
• Alec Burns at CricketArchive

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