Ces Burke

A lower-order right-handed batsman and a leg-break and googly bowler, variously known as "Cec" or "Ces", Burke made his first-class debut for Auckland in 1937–38 and then played regularly for the team up to the 1953–54 season.

He was picked as a specialist bowler for the single Test match played in 1945–46 between New Zealand and Australia, which was won comprehensively by the Australians, New Zealand failing to total 100 runs in their two innings combined.

Burke took two Australian wickets – Bill Brown and Keith Miller.

He took 54 wickets in 18 games on the tour at an average of 29.83, including 6 for 23 against Derbyshire, but scored just 171 runs.

During the tour he injured his hand and as a consequence did not play in any of the Tests.