Former Australian spinner Ashley Mallett dies aged 76
The Hindu
Mallett took 132 Test wickets at an average of 29.84 in 38 matches between 1968 and 1980.
Ashley Mallett, one of Australia's greatest spin bowlers, has died at the age of 76 in Adelaide after fighting cancer, the Sydney Morning Herald reported on Friday.
Mallett took 132 Test wickets at an average of 29.84 in 38 matches between 1968 and 1980. He also played in nine one-day internationals.
Known for his teasing finger spin, Mallett extracted a lot of bounce from his high arm action, coupled with his height.
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