Cleighten Cornelius
.jpg) Cornelius in 2003 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Cleighten James Cornelius |
| Born | 2 June 1976 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Died | 11 April 2026 (aged 49) Blenheim, New Zealand |
| Relations | Wade Cornelius (brother) |
Source: Cricinfo, 15 October 2020 | |
Cleighten James Cornelius (2 June 1976 – 11 April 2026) was a New Zealand cricketer and winemaker.[1] He played in three first-class, and ten List A matches for Canterbury from 2001 to 2005.[2]
Biography
Cornelius was born in Christchurch on 2 June 1976, the son of Leonie (née Waddell) and Jim Cornelius.[3] He was educated at St Bede's College, where he played in the school's 1st XI cricket team.[4] Cornelius studied at Lincoln University, graduating in 2004 with a Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology degree,[5] and went on to become the winemaker at Mud House in Marlborough.[6]
Cornelius died from myeloma in Blenheim, on 11 April 2026, at the age of 49, having been diagnosed with the condition in late 2025.[7][8]
See also
References
- ↑ "Cricket: Astle and McMillan in Canterbury colours". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ↑ "Cleighten Cornelius". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ↑ "Births". The Press. 3 June 1976. p. 27. Retrieved 20 April 2026 – via Papers Past.
- ↑ "St Bede's on top in third grade". The Press. 29 March 1994. p. 39. Retrieved 20 April 2026 – via Papers Past.
- ↑ "Graduation 2004 programme". Lincoln University. p. 10. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
- ↑ Battersby, Shandelle (20 October 2016). "Marlborough's Mud House launches its sub-region wine range". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
- ↑ "Former Canterbury cricketer Cleighten Cornelius dies aged 49 after short battle with cancer". The Press. 15 April 2026. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
- ↑ "Cleighten James Cornelius "Corn"". Cloudy Bay Funeral Services. Retrieved 20 April 2026.