Ray Lindwall

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Ray Lindwall Australia (AUS)
Batting style	Right-handed batsman (RHB)
Bowling type	Right arm fast
	Tests	First-class
Matches	61	228
Runs scored	1502	5042
Batting average	21.15	21.82
100s/50s	2/5	5/19
Top score	118	134*
Balls bowled	13650	43215
Wickets	228	794
Bowling average	23.03	21.35
5 wickets in innings	12	34
10 wickets in match	0	2
Best bowling	7/38	7/20
Catches/stumpings	26/0	123/0
Test debut: 29 March 1946 Last Test: 28 January 1960 Source: [1]

Raymond Russell Lindwall (Born October 3, 1921 at Mascot, Sydney, New South Wales - died June 23, 1996 at Greenslopes, Brisbane, Queensland) was not a tall man (5 foot 10), but he achieved the mastery of his trade with a smooth approach to the wicket and a perfect sideways-on action. He was one of the finest fast bowlers from Australia and his partnership with Keith Miller is one of the best in the history of Test cricket. In fact, their partnership was one of the star attractions that contributed to the success of Bradman's Invincibles. He took 228 Test wickets and his batting was almost to the calibre of a true Test all-rounder.Lindwall scored two centuries for Australia.One against England and the other against the West Indies.

Prior to concentrating on cricket, Lindwall played first grade rugby league, (along with brother, Jack). His 31 games for St. George included two Grand Final appearances in 1942 and 1946, both times on the losing side.

The training oval at Allan Border field is named in his honour.

[edit] See also

• Cricinfo article on Ray Lindwall

Persondata
NAME	Linwall, Raymond Russell
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION	Cricketer
DATE OF BIRTH	October 3, 1921
PLACE OF BIRTH	Mascot, New South Wales
DATE OF DEATH	June 23, 1996
PLACE OF DEATH	Brisbane, Queensland