Ray Lindwall
Australian cricketer and rugby league footballer (1921–1996)
Who was Ray Lindwall?
Ray Lindwall lived from October 3, 1921 to June 23, 1996.
Career and public life
Raymond Russell Lindwall (3 October 1921 – 23 June 1996) was an Australian cricketer who played 61 Test matches for Australia between 1946 and 1960. In addition to his cricket career, he played top-flight rugby league for St. George, appearing in two grand finals for the club. At the same time, Lindwall played for St. His career was interrupted by World War II, in which he served in the Australian Army in New Guinea from 1943 to 1945. He made his Test debut against New Zealand in March 1946. He was a key member of Don Bradman’s Australian team that toured England in 1948, known as... Raymond Russell Lindwall was an Australian cricketer who played 61 Test matches for Australia between 1946 and 1960.
Historical significance
He is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers in cricket history. Lindwall made his first-class debut for New South Wales in 1941–42. George in the first-grade of the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership as a full back. During the early part of his career, he also played rugby league at first-grade level before retiring from the sport in 1946 to focus on cricket. As a right-arm fast bowler, Lindwall was known for his smooth, rhythmic action and ability to generate pace and swing. Together with Keith Miller, he formed one of the most celebrated new-ball partnerships in Test cricket.