Michael James Thistle (born 5 August 1980) is an Australian cricketer who previously played several matches for Western Australia in domestic competitions.
Career From Perth, Thistle first played for the state second XI during the 2000–01 season, and later attended the Australian Cricket Academy.Miscellaneous matches played by Michael Thistle (18) – CricketArchive. Retrieved 1 February 2013. A right-arm fast bowler, he did not make his debut at state level until the 2003–04 season, when he played two limited-overs matches in the ING Cup and a single first-class in the Pura Cup.First-class matches played by Michael Thistle (1) – CricketArchive. Retrieved 1 February 2013.List A matches played by Michael Thistle (1) – CricketArchive. Retrieved 1 February 2013. On his one-day debut, he took 3/32, including the wicket of John Davison with his second ball.Western Australia v South Australia, ING Cup 2003/04 – CricketArchive. Retrieved 1 February 2013. These were to be Thistle's only matches at state level, although he did play several second XI games the following season. He spent the 2005 English cricket season playing for Havant in the Southern Premier Cricket League,Southern Premier League matches played by Michael Thistle (18) – CricketArchive. Retrieved 1 February 2013. and also played several matches for Hampshire's team in the Second XI Championship.Second Eleven Championship matches played by Michael Thistle (2) – CricketArchive. Retrieved 1 February 2013. In the WACA district competition, Thistle plays for Bayswater–Morley.Michael J Thistle – Bayswater–Morley District Cricket Club. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
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