Brian Andrew Murphy is a former Zimbabwean cricketer. He played his cricket for Mashonaland in Zimbabwe and Western Province in South Africa. He played a total of 11 Test matches and 31 One Day Internationals for Zimbabwe, and was the surprise choice as captain when Heath Streak stepped down in 2001. However, after four ODIs and one Test he sustained a hand injury and the captaincy was taken over by Stuart Carlisle. He returned as a player after recovering from injury. He played in the World Cup 2003 and immediately after that he quit Zimbabwe and went to England where he was offered a better deal. He also took a job, coaching at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. He is currently playing/coaching in UK for Swardeston CC. He is a registered player in East Anglian Premier Cricket League. 

December 1st, 1976 in Harare (Age 47)