One of Australia’s greatest white-ball players, Michael Bevan, has been inducted into Australia’s Cricket Hall of Fame after the criteria for selection were tweaked.
Bevan, who scored 6912 runs at 53.58 in 232 ODIs while routinely steering his side to victory in chases. The batter’s last-ball four, to secure a one-wicket win at the SCG on New Year’s Day in 1996.
His other memorable knock includes his 102 runs off 95 deliveries against New Zealand at the MCG in 2002, to lead Australia to victory after they had been struggling with 82/6 and his unbeaten 74 against England at the 2003 World Cup.
Bevan has featured in 1999 and 2003 World Cup wins, has been eligible for elevation for 15 years. Until last month, the Hall of Fame’s rules penalised him for a relatively modest test career that spanned 18 matches.
One of the best finishers the game has ever seen enters into the Australian cricket Hall of Fame
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“It was Michael’s exceptional playing record and public standing that pushed the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame Committee to review its selection criteria,” Hall of Fame chairman Peter King explained.
“To ensure players who excelled in one-day or Twenty20 Internationals were equally recognised as those who shone in the Test format.”
“Michael without a doubt revolutionised white-ball cricket and became a household name for his masterful batting, amazing athleticism and ability to chase down runs.”
Michael Clarke and Christina Matthews are the other former cricketers who has been inducted in Australia’s Cricket Fall of Hame.
Meanwhile, Nick Hockley, Cricket Australia chief executive described as an ‘Icon and a pioneer.’
“He was a favourite among fans with his incredible temperament and ability to deliver in pressure situations,” Hockley said.
“He is a two-time World Cup winner and finished his career with one of best records in 50-over cricket. He was also one of the most prolific run-scorers in the Sheffield Shield during what was one of the strongest eras in Australian cricket.”
Michael Bevan has represented Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania, South Australia, Yorkshire, Sussex, Leicestershire and Kent playing 237 First class matches making 19,147 runs at 57.32 including 68 centuries and 81 half centuries with a top score of 216.
