Michael Bevan introduced himself to the Australian Hall of Fame, despite not fulfilling the criteria
The legendary Finisher Michael Bevan was introduced to the Australian Cricket of Fame, despite not fulfilling the criteria set by the Board of Directors. The criteria twisted a little to allow Bevan to enter the list.
Bevan is considered to be one of the greatest finisers who has ever played the game. During his career, he was responsible for going to Australia for numerous major victories, despite his team in deep problems.
The left back was a big white ball cricket and played key role in Australian historic victories in several play of the world’s Cup. He focused on the middle and lower row in the lineup that is still considered the best that he has ever played with a white ball.
Michael Bevan raised to the Australian Hall of Fame
Michael Bevan starred in the Australian title of the World Cup of Victory in 1999 and 2003. Despite the fact that he was a world -class cricket during his playing career, until this point he was not introduced to the celebrity house.
He was entitled to promotion for 15 years, but his limited test look became on his way. The Hall of Fame Committee punished him for his test career with a small key that included only 18 tests.
However, Bevan’s exceptional white ball numbers forced the committee to make changes in the rules and inspect the selection criteria. President Hall of Fame Peter King made it clear that the Committee wants to recognize the players who have giving up well in a crunch with a white ball.
“Michael’s exceptional play record and public position pushed the Australian Hall of Fama Cricket Committee to review its selection criteria,” King said.
“In order to ensure that players who stood out in one -day or twenty20 internationals are equally recognized as those who shone in a test format. Michael (Bevan) have undoubtedly revolutionized the crisner white ball and became the name of the household for their masterpiece, incredible athleticism And the ability to chase, “he added.
“Favorite Among Fans” – Nick Hockley
Australia’s Crown CEO Nick Hockley called Michael Bevan’s favorite among the fans for his contribution to the white ball. Hockley also remembered that Bevan had achieved tonnes of running in the first -class cryr.
“He (Michael Bevan) was a favorite among fans with his incredible temperament and ability to deliver in pressure. The double winner of the World Cup and ended his career with one of the best records in a 50 -year crisis,” Hockley said.
“He was also one of the most fertile runners on Sheffield Shield during what was one of the strongest times of the Australian crisis,” he added.
Exceptional numbers of Michael Bevan
Michael Bevan played 18 tests and 232 ODO for Australia. Although he was not so successful in the test format, he appeared as a legendary cricket in ODA format. He scored 6912 runs on average 53.58 and a stop of 74.16 in ODIS.
Bevan hit 6 hundred and 46 fifties in his game. Four of the last ball to help Australia in a victory on one side over West India in Sydney in 1996, she still remembers as one of his best moments.
In addition to this knock, the leftist hit the undefeated 74 against England in the 2003 World Cup in the 2003 World Cup to take Australia to a narrow victory with only two balls left in the game. Bevan was a part of the Australian team that won the 1999 World Cup in 1999 and played key roles in the victories of Tiva.
