Edward Cakobau

Edward Cakobau
Cakobau in 1937
Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji
In office
1972–1973
Prime MinisterKamisese Mara
Succeeded byPenaia Ganilau
Member of the House of Representatives
In office
1972–1973
Succeeded byMosese Qionibaravi
ConstituencySuva East National (Fijian)
In office
1966–1972
ConstituencyCentral Cross-Voting (Fijian)
Minister for Commerce, Industry and Labour
In office
1967–1972
Member for Commerce, Industry and Tourism
In office
1966–1967
Nominated Member of the Legislative Council
In office
1944–1966
Personal details
Born(1908-12-21)21 December 1908
Bau, Fiji
Died25 June 1973(1973-06-25) (aged 64)
Suva, Fiji
Cricket information
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1930–31Auckland
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 3
Runs scored 89
Batting average 22.25
100s/50s –/–
Top score 47*
Balls bowled 420
Wickets 11
Bowling average 18.63
5 wickets in innings 1
10 wickets in match
Best bowling 5/72
Catches/stumpings 2/–
Source: Cricinfo, 25 September 2011

Ratu Sir Edward Tuivanuavou Tugi Cakobau KBE MC ED (21 December 1908 – 25 June 1973) was a Fijian chief, soldier, politician and cricketer. He was a member of the Fijian legislature from 1944 until his death, also serving as Minister for Commerce, Industry and Labour and Deputy Prime Minister. During the 1940s he made two appearances for the Fiji national cricket team.


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