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Raymond Russell Lindwall MBE (3 October 1921 – 23 June 1996) was an Australian cricketer who represented Australia in 61 Tests from 1946 to 1960. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time.
Ray Lindwall was one of the all-time great fast bowlers, who led Australia's attack for over a decade and pioneered the use of the bouncer. He took 228 Test wickets at 23.03 and scored a century in his debut Test against England in 1947.
- Male
- November 3, 1921
- Australia
Jun 23, 1996 · Ray Lindwall was a fast bowler who terrorised batsmen in the 1940s and 1950s. He took 11828 wickets in 61 Tests, including a 7-for against England in 1948, and also scored a hundred at the MCG.
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Oct 3, 2019 · Ray Lindwall was one of the all-time greats of fast bowling. After his performances for Don Bradman’s Invincibles in England in 1948, he was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year. Ray Lindwall made 68 Test appearances for Australia, taking 228 wickets at 23.
Besides being a surf swimmer, Lindwall became a first-grade Rugby League full-back, and he has run 100 yards in 10 4/5 seconds. By whatever standard he is judged, RAYMOND RUSSELL LINDWALL must...
Ray Lindwall was one of Australia's best fast bowlers ever, taking 228 wickets in 61 Tests. He also scored two centuries and played with Keith Miller in a formidable opening attack.
Ray Lindwall, one of Australia’s finest speedsters, was an unusual character in a very tough profession. He didn’t hate batsmen, rarely resorted to ‘assault and battery’, had a pleasant demeanor, was silky smooth in his approach and delivery yet could be lethally effective against the world’s best.
