Colin Payne (cricketer)

Colin Payne is an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Northamptonshire. A right-handed batsman and occasional right-arm medium pace bowler, he primarily featured in county cricket during the 1960s and 1970s. Details of his early life and career before Northamptonshire are scarce. Payne was known for his solid defensive technique and ability to occupy the crease for long periods. He was not a particularly aggressive batsman, but his reliability made him a valuable member of the Northamptonshire batting lineup. His bowling was infrequently used in first-class matches. Specific details regarding his career statistics, such as total runs scored, highest score, number of wickets taken, and dates of his first and last matches for Northamptonshire, would require further research of cricket databases and records. Information beyond his appearances for Northamptonshire and his general playing style is currently limited in available public sources.