Kevin Burns was an instrumental top-order batsman for both Southland and Otago throughout an impressive career that included him being named the 1988 Southland Sportsperson of the Year.
Nice obit Logan, Burnsy was a huge presence on the Southland cricket scene. He and Richard Hoskin, John Wilson, John Lindsay, Robbie Hill and Peter Hills gave the province formidable representation in the Otago teams of the era. It was a reflection of a genuine effort to lift standards in the game in the province, notably through the ILT getting involved in coaching by appointing Billy Ibadulla. He was also a more than useful rugby player and provincial representation was probably only denied him by the quality of other players in his position. But he was a prolific points scorer for Pirates and a steady hand at fullback.
Nice obit Logan, Burnsy was a huge presence on the Southland cricket scene. He and Richard Hoskin, John Wilson, John Lindsay, Robbie Hill and Peter Hills gave the province formidable representation in the Otago teams of the era. It was a reflection of a genuine effort to lift standards in the game in the province, notably through the ILT getting involved in coaching by appointing Billy Ibadulla. He was also a more than useful rugby player and provincial representation was probably only denied him by the quality of other players in his position. But he was a prolific points scorer for Pirates and a steady hand at fullback.
Very sad to read this. Kevin was a briliiant all rounder, in sport and beyond.