Wally Grout
Australian cricketer and wicket-keeper
Born
March 30th, 1927
98 years ago
Died
1968
57 years ago — 41 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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A prominent cricketer, made significant contributions as a wicket-keeper for Australia during the 1950s and 1960s. Accumulated 139 dismissals in Test matches, ranking among the top wicket-keepers of the era. Played a key role in the Australian team that won the 1958-59 Ashes series against England and participated in the 1960-61 series. His skills behind the stumps were complemented by useful lower-order batting, contributing to numerous victories on the international stage.
139 Test match dismissals
Key player in the 1958-59 Ashes series
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