ICC Hall of Fame

Dennis Lillee
Inducted: 2009 | Career: 1971 - 1984
Dennis

Lillee

AUSAustralia

One of Australia's greatest ever fast bowlers, Dennis Lillee held the world record for most Test wickets at one time. He finished his career with 355 Test wickets, including taking a wicket off his final delivery in international cricket.

Player Bio

In a Test career spanning 13 years, Denis Lillee took 355 wickets in 70 matches. If his bowling average of 23.92 in Tests was impressive, his ODI record was even better. The Australian averaged 20.82 with the ball in the shorter format and had a career economy rate of 3.58.

date of birth:
18 Jul 1949
role:
Bowler
batting style:
Right-hand
bowling style:
Right-hand
Date of debut:
29 Jan 1971

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