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Australian Cricket
Cricket was established in Australia in the mid-19th century. In 1876 to 1877, Australia competed against England in the first-ever Test match held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. To date, Australia holds the Cricket World Cup championship title.
439 Questions
What are Sir Donald Bradmans Achievements?
sir Donald bradaman is one of the best crickest in Australia he is also known as don
What ever happened to Greg Ritchie Cricket icon?
Greg Ritchie, Radio Host & Former Cricketer
One of the characters of cricket, and affectionately known as 'Fat Cat", the burly Greg Ritchie developed into a first class batsman who possessed wonderful timing when in full, glorious flow.
Greg Ritchie headed both test and tour averages in his first international tour, the only Australian to reach three figures in the series.
Ritchie played 30 Tests and scored 1690 runs at an average of 35, including three centuries and seven half centuries.
Greg Ritchie played for Queensland for 10 seasons. In the year 2000 he was named as one of the seven greatest Sheffield Shield run scorers in Queensland history for amassing over 6ooo runs for his state.
Today, Greg Ritchie brings his unique humour each day to Triple M's Home Grown Breakfast Show in Brisbane along with Marto and Tania.
Greg Ritchie is an excellent after dinner speaker and the complete MC for all occasions. He is a motivator capable of inspiring corporate clients and a most humorous raconteur.
Greg Ritchie is the Managing Director of Gulliver's Sports Travel (GST). His partners in the business are Alan Border, Ken Grover and Austin Robertson. GST was established in 1997 and marketed sporting tours specifically cricket and golf, to all parts of the globe. The business has grown dramatically since its early days and now offers a wide range of services including retail travel, corporate travel, and group and events management.
Greg Ritchie is an ambassador for a number of organizations including Carlton & United Breweries, Callaway Golf, Wesley Corporate Health and Brookwater Golf Club. As an ambassador for these organizations Greg is often called upon to use his ability as a speaker, and a host for various functions.
Who was the fast bowler before Dennis Lilley?
Before Dennis Lilley, the prominent fast bowler for Australia was Ray Lindwall. Lindwall played a crucial role in the Australian cricket team during the 1940s and 1950s, known for his speed and ability to swing the ball. He was a key figure in the development of fast bowling in Australia and set a high standard for future generations, including Lilley.
Generally from natural causes as he was 92 years old. He died of pneumonia in Adelaide South Australia on February 25, 2001.
What type of cap is referred to as a baggy green?
The significance of the baggy green cap is that it symbolizes the Australian pride. The cap itself is a cricket cap and it is considered to be the most famous cricket cap.
When was the Melbourne Cricket Ground opened?
There doesn't seem to have been an opening ceremony, but the first meeting at the ground (the first cricket match) was on September 30, 1854.
What was Courtney Walsh's and curltly ambrose's bowling speed?
Courtney Walsh's and Curtly Ambrose's average bowling speeds without any doubt are definately at least 85mph because they were both genuine express pace bowlers
but they definately weren't as fast as Mohammad Sami, Shoaib Akhtar, Shaun Tait and Brett Lee
Why is Glen McGrath's nickname Pigeon?
The nickname Pigeon came from NSW teammate Brad McNamara who, upon first laying eyes on his lily-white pins, said, ``You've stolen a pigeon's legs McGrath''. Other nicknames he's answered to are Rhino, Ninger and Nuff Nuff.
When and where was don bradman born?
Sir Donald Bradman was born on 27 August 1908 in Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia.
