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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.
One of the all-time great fast bowlers, Ray Lindwall's powerful, rhythmic approach, unwavering control and late swing brought a hush to arenas all over the world.
Jun 23, 1996 · Ray Lindwall, the first ever pacer to take 200 Test wickets, terrorised opposition batsmen in the 1940s and 1950s. With his fluid run-up and long strides, he flowed to the wicket and it made ...
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.
Having taken 228 wickets in 61 Tests, Ray Lindwall is considered one of Australia’s best fast bowlers ever. His best figures in an innings of 7/38 came in the fourth Test during India’s 1947-48 tour of Australia. Lindwall’s seven wickets handed Australia a thumping innings-and-16-run win.
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.
Jun 24, 1996 · Ray Lindwall, probably Australian cricket`s greatest fast bowler since the Second World War, died on Saturday night 22 June 1996, in Brisbane at the age of 74.
Find out the complete career history of Ray Lindwall including highest scores, centuries, half centuries, wickets and more.
2 days ago · One of Australia's greatest pace bowlers and the spearhead of Don Bradman's undefeated Ashes blitz of England in 1948, Lindwall first pursued a career in league with St George in the early 1940s.
Jun 23, 1996 · Ray Lindwall was the best fast bowler I ever saw. His faster ball was of such speed that it has been matched since the Second World War only by Michael Holding and exceeded only by...
