Definition
Steve Palframan is a South African former cricketer who played as a right‑handed wicket‑keeper‑batsman for the South African national team in the early 1990s.
Overview
Born on 31 March 1970 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Palframan made his international debut during the period when South Africa was re‑establishing itself in world cricket following the end of apartheid‑era sporting isolation. He appeared in two Test matches and sixteen One Day Internationals (ODIs) for the South African national side between 1992 and 1995. At domestic level, he represented Eastern Province in South Africa’s provincial competitions and later played for other regional teams within the country’s domestic structure.
In Tests, Palframan’s role was primarily that of a specialist wicket‑keeper; he recorded a modest number of dismissals and contributed lower‑order runs. In ODIs, he averaged in the low twenties with the bat and effected several catches and stumpings behind the stumps. After his international career concluded, he continued to play domestically before retiring from professional cricket in the late 1990s.
Etymology/Origin
The given name “Steve” is a diminutive of “Stephen,” derived from the Greek name Stephanos meaning “crown” or “garland.” The surname “Palframan” is of English origin, historically a variant of “Palfrey” (a light riding horse) combined with the suffix “‑man,” indicating an occupational or descriptive surname. No specific etymological link between the surname and the individual’s cricketing career is documented.
Characteristics
- Playing role: Wicket‑keeper‑batsman
- Batting style: Right‑handed
- Fielding: Primarily positioned as the team's wicket‑keeper, responsible for catches, stumpings, and coordinating field placements behind the wickets.
- International record: 2 Tests, 16 ODIs (1992–1995)
- Domestic career: Represented Eastern Province and other provincial sides in South Africa’s first‑class and List A competitions.
Related Topics
- South African national cricket team (post‑1991 era)
- List of South Africa Test cricketers
- Wicket‑keeping in cricket
- Eastern Province cricket team
All information provided is based on publicly available cricket records and biographical data.