Colin McCool
Australian cricketer and Test player
Born
Died
1986
40 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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An accomplished cricketer, this individual played for Australia in the 1940s and 1950s. Primarily a leg spin bowler, featured in 24 Test matches and took 99 wickets. Established a reputation as a reliable player during the early years of post-war cricket. Also contributed to state-level cricket for New South Wales. Retired from international cricket after the 1955 Ashes series against England.
Played 24 Test matches for Australia
Took 99 wickets in Test cricket
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