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Bill Lawry

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AustraliaAthletesBorn 1937 · age 89
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William Morris Lawry is an Australian former cricketer and commentator who played for Victoria and Australia. He captained Australia in 25 Test matches, winning nine, losing eight and drawing eight, and led Australia in the inaugural One Day International match, played in 1971.

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An innings-by-innings breakdown of Lawry's Test match batting career, showing runs scored (red bars) and the average of the last ten innings (blue line).An innings-by-innings breakdown of Lawry's Test match batting career, showing runs scored (red bars) and the average of the last ten innings (blue line).Bust of Bill LawryBust of Bill Lawry

Teams 2

Australia national cricket team1961-1971
Victoria cricket team

Awards 1

1962Wisden Cricketer of the Year

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Ian HollandAlso played for Victoria cricket teamIan HarveyAlso played for Victoria cricket teamBill PonsfordAlso played for Victoria cricket teamMarcus HarrisAlso played for Victoria cricket teamJamie SiddonsAlso played for Victoria cricket teamPaul SheahanAlso played for Victoria cricket team

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William Morris Lawry is an Australian former cricketer and commentator who played for Victoria and Australia. He captained Australia in 25 Test matches, winning nine, losing eight and drawing eight, and led Australia in the inaugural One Day International match, played in 1971. Following his retirement, Lawry spent over 40 years as a commentator on Channel 9, and is considered as one of the game’s most iconic voices.

Country
Australia
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Athletes
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Athlete
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living
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Born 1937 · age 89
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