Dennis Lilee

Dennis Lillee had been known as ‘the complete bowler’ by his followers between 1970s and 1980s. He was, in fact, heart of Australian attack then. Apart from Australian National Cricket Team, he had been associated with Western Australia, Tasmania, and Northamptonshire.

Dennis Lillee bumped in to test cricket against England in the year 1971 at Adelaide. This match was held from 29th of January to 3rd of February. In the first innings, he could capture 5 wickets and make 10 runs; whereas in the second innings, he couldn’t do much. The match had ended in a draw. He played his last test against Pakistan from 2nd to 6th of January, 1984 at Sydney. Dennis could take 4 wickets in the first innings and 4 in the second innings. Australia had won the match by 10 wickets. Lillee played his first one day international on 24th of August, 1972 against England at Manchester. He could not open his account in this match. England had won the match by 6 wickets. The last one day international was played against West Indies on 18th of June, 1983 at London. The latter ones had won it by 7 wickets. Lillee could not leave his image over here.

Career Highlights

In 70 test matches played in all, Lillee has captured 355 wickets; whereas in 63 one day internationals, he has 103 wickets to his credit.