Australia’s spin-bowling legend Ashley Mallett passed away on Friday at the age of 76, after battling cancer for a long time.
Mallett, who featured in 38 Tests for Australia, picked 132 wickets at an average of 29.84. His last Test appearance came against England at Lord’s in 1980. Mallett also played nine ODIs.
Mallett’s best bowling figures in Tests – 8 for 59 – came against Pakistan in December of 1972 in his home ground in Adelaide, that helped his side knock over the visitors cheaply and earn a big victory by an innings and 114 runs.—Agencies