Barry May

Who is Barry May?

Barry May is a South African-born former English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Oxford University in the early 1970s. He was born in Johannesburg and attended Prince Edward School in Harare, Zimbabwe.

May's only first-class century was the 103 he hit against Glamorgan in June 1970.

With a degree in electronic engineering from the University of Cape Town, May first came to the UK as a Rhodes Scholar and studied for a Masters degree at Brasenose College, University of Oxford. During his time at Oxford he also won an Oxford blue for field hockey.