Career
He captained England and Australia at under-19 level He played first-class cricket in England and South Africa for Kent, Griqualand West, Leicestershire and Orange Free State. Potter was born in England but brought up in Australia.
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.
He is the only person to captain both the Australian and English cricket teams, these being at under 19 level He toured Pakistan in 1981 as the Australian u/19 captain (108no in the 3rd Test )and then captained England u/19 against the West Indies in 1982.
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. He later had stints at Market Harborough and Hinckley.
