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Robert Neil Harvey OAM MBE (born 8 October 1928) is an Australian former cricketer who was a member of the Australian cricket team between 1948 and 1963, playing in 79 Test matches. He was the vice-captain of the team from 1957 until his retirement.
One of Australia's all-time favourite cricketing sons, Neil Harvey was a gifted left-hand batsman, brilliantly athletic fielder, and occasional offspin bowler.
Neil Harvey accumulated over 20,000 runs in a first-class career that spanned 16 seasons between 1946-47 and 1962-63. In 79 Test matches, he scored 6149 runs at an average of 48.41. He became the youngest Australian to score a Test century when he scored 153 against India.
Upon the retirement of Bradman the mantle of Australian batting champion passed to Robert Neil Harvey of Victoria, whose ability to change a game's outlook by blistering attack rivals that of...
Aug 10, 2019 · Neil Harvey was the youngest member of Australia's 1948 Invincibles side ; The left-hander said batting with Don Bradman was like "living the dream"
vs India at Adelaide Oval, Jan 23, 1948. Last Test. vs England at Sydney Cricket Ground, Feb 15, 1963. Read about Neil Harvey's career details on Cricbuzz.com.
Apr 23, 2023 · Neil Harvey (centre) was the youngest of Bradman's "Invincibles" and made his maiden Test hundred on the 1948 tour of England. Here he's congratulated by team-mate Sam Loxton • Getty Images
Robert Neil Harvey, famously known as Neil Harvey, is one of Australia’s most beloved cricketing icons. Born on October 8, 1928, in Fitzroy, Victoria, Harvey’s eminent career as a gifted left-handed batsman, extraordinary fielder, and sporadic off-spin bowler spanned from 1946-47 to 1962-63.
Neil Harvey was, and still is, one of Australia’s greatest left-handed batsmen. His stroke-play across the ground was virtually unrivalled at the time, and is still talked about today.
Neil Harvey OAM MBE was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985 as an Athlete Member for his contribution to the sport of cricket. One of Australia's all-time favourite cricketing sons, Neil Harvey was a gifted left-hand batsman, brilliantly athletic fielder, and occasional off spin bowler. On account of the richness of….
