John Dyson
Australian cricketer and coach
Born
June 11th, 1954
71 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Played international cricket for Australia from 1977 to 1985 as a middle-order batsman. Represented New South Wales in first-class cricket and was instrumental in several domestic championships. After retiring from playing, shifted focus to coaching and contributed to the development of young cricketers in Australia. Served as a coach for various teams, including the national team and domestic franchises.
Represented Australia in 17 Test matches
Scored over 1,000 runs in international cricket
Coached New South Wales and national junior teams
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