Background
He was born at Startley, Wiltshire.
He was born at Startley, Wiltshire.
Martin was a left-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast. Martin made his Minor Counties Championship debut for Wiltshire in 1949 against the Gloucestershire Second XI. From 1949 to 1964, he represented the county in 62 Minor Counties Championship matches, the last of which came against the Lancashire Second XI. Martin also represented Wiltshire in 2 List-A matches. His debut List-A match came against Hampshire in the 1964 Gillette Cup.
His second and final List-A match came against Nottinghamshire in the 1965 Gillette Cup.
In his 2 List-A matches, he took 2 wickets at a bowling average of 31.50, with best figures of 2/46.