Laurie Potter (born 7 November 1962) is an English former cricketer.
He played first-class cricket in England and South Africa for Kent, Griqualand West, Leicestershire and Orange Free State.
He played for West Perth (now known as Willetton), Willetton, Western Australia, in Western Australian grade cricket where he holds a club record for the largest second wicket partnership.
[1] He is the only person to captain both the Australian and English cricket teams, these being at under 19 level.
[3] After finishing his first class career, Potter captained Cannock Cricket Club in the Birmingham League, where for a time he was captain to the teenage Kevin Pietersen.