The Australian cricket team has produced some of the greatest players in the history of the game. Take a trip down memory lane and see who made this list.
1. Sir Donald Bradman
Sir Donald Bradman, also known as ‘The Don,’ is widely considered the greatest batsman in cricket history. Bradman’s Test batting average of 99.94 has stood the test of time, making him the true legend of Australian cricket.
2. Shane Warne
Shane Warne impressed the cricket world with over 1,000 international wickets in Tests and ODIs. It’s still remembered as one of cricket’s most iconic moments, his ‘ball of the century’ against Mike Gatting in 1993.
3. Ricky Ponting
‘Ricky’ Ponting, the former Australian skipper, is affectionately known as ‘Punter. One of Australia’s best cricketers in history, Ponting is known for his strong batting and brilliant captaincy. He’s scored 71 centuries and played over 27,000 runs in international cricket.
4. Glenn McGrath
During his batting career, Glenn McGrath consistently smashed opposition batsmen with his precision and pace. McGrath took over 560 Test wickets, making him the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history.
5. Steve Waugh
A true Australian cricket icon, Steve Waugh is known for his toughness and determination. During his career, Waugh scored 10,927 Test runs and 7,569 ODI runs. With 41 Test victories and the 1999 World Cup title under his captaincy, he’s equally impressive.
6. Allan Border
Border’s grit and fighting spirit symbolized the Australian cricket team of the 1980s and 1990s. The first player to reach 11,000 Test runs, Border scored over 17,000 runs across all formats and led Australia to the 1987 World Cup.
7. Adam Gilchrist
Adam Gilchrist was an invaluable member of the Australian cricket team, considered one of the most destructive wicketkeeper-batsmen of all time. As an incredible hard-hitter, Gilchrist scored 5,570 runs in Tests and 9,619 in ODIs.
8. Dennis Lillee
Dennis Lillee was a batsman’s nightmare and one of cricket’s most fearsome fast bowlers. With his lethal pace and excellent control, he took 355 Test wickets and held the record for most Test wickets when he retired.
9. Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke was a big part of many Australian cricket team successes. Pup, as he’s affectionately called, led the team to a victory at the 2015 World Cup with over 17,000 runs.
10. Mitchell Johnson
Johnson picked up over 300 wickets in Tests, one of Australia’s best fast bowlers. Ashes 2013-14, when Johnson took 37 wickets, showed off his incredible ability to destroy opposition batting lines.
There was no shortage of skill, determination, and passion for Australian Cricket in this amazing lineup. Australia’s rich sporting heritage will be forever etched in cricket history because of their contributions.