Shawn Flegler

Who is Shawn Flegler?

Shawn Leonard Flegler is a former Australian cricketer who played domestically for both Queensland and Victoria during the 1990s. Born in Darwin, Northern Territory, Flegler grew up in Queensland, and played for the state at under-17, under-19, colts, and second XI level, as well as attending the Australian Cricket Academy. He made his first-class debut during the 1994–95 Sheffield Shield, playing for Queensland against New South Wales in November 1994 in what was to be his only appearance for the state team. Playing as an all-rounder who bowled slow left-arm orthodox spin, Flegler spent the 1995 and 1996 English cricket seasons playing for the Lowerhouse Cricket Club in the Lancashire League, as the club's designated professional. He scored the most runs and took the most wickets in both of the seasons he spent at the club.

Flegler transferred to Victoria for the 1997–98 Australian cricket season, and debuted for the Victorian cricket team in the 1997–98 Mutual Mercantile Cup.