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- Dennis Lillee, considered by many to have been "the complete fast bowler", was the heart of Australia's attack for more than a decade. Through a combination of ability, showmanship, a copybook action, and sheer hard work he won the loyal following of the nation's crowds, who often roared his name as he ran in to bowl.
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Dennis Keith Lillee, AM, MBE (born 18 July 1949) is a retired Australian cricketer rated as the "outstanding fast bowler of his generation". [1] Lillee formed a new ball partnership with Jeff Thomson which is recognised as one of the greatest bowling pairs of all time.
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Dennis Lillee, considered by many to have been "the complete fast bowler", was the heart of Australia's attack for more than a decade. Through a combination of ability,...
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- August 18, 1949
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Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee reached the pinnacle of his 10-year Test career when a slips catch brought his tally of wickets to a record-breaking 310.
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In the process of picking up his career best figures against West Indies in 1981, Lillee also surpassed Lance Gibbs' tally of 309 wickets to become the most successful bowler in Test...
Jul 18, 2024 · His knowledge of the body, mind and bowling skill enabled him to give you small but significant cues that could make you go from a 135kph bowler to 140kph-plus, or to bowl the choice of...
Dennis Keith Lillee AM MBE was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985 as an Athlete Member, and elevated to Legend of Australian Sport in 2021 for his contribution to the sport of cricket.
