Michael Bevan to enter Australian Cricket Hall of Fame: Details
What's the story
Michael Bevan, the legendary all-rounder, has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. The honor comes after the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame Committee and the Melbourne Cricket Club revised the criteria to ensure equal recognition for players across all formats. Bevan's induction is a testament to his phenomenal ODI performances and record-breaking achievements, including two ICC Cricket World Cup victories.
Milestone
Induction marks milestone in cricket recognition
The revised criteria for the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame now have two categories - Player and General. Bevan has become the third player to be inducted this season, and the 66th overall. He joins Michael Clarke and Christina Matthews among the Aussies. Peter King, the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame chairman, noted Bevan's incredible playing record as a key factor in his induction.
Career highlights
Record-breaking ODI career
Notably, Bevan occupied the top position in Men's ICC ODI Batting Rankings for 1,259 successive days (1999-2002). He racked up 6,912 runs from 232 ODIs at a remarkable average of 53.58 in a career spanning a decade. His tally included six centuries and 48 half-centuries. Bevan, the acclaimed finisher (ODIs), was also a member of the Australian team that lifted the ODI World Cup in 1999 and 2003.
Legacy
Legacy in Australian cricket
While retiring, Bevan had the third-best batting average in men's ODIs. He also took 36 wickets at an average of 45.97 with his left-arm wrist-spin. Apart from his ODI success, Bevan also had a prolific First-Class career. He played 237 matches for Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania, South Australia, Yorkshire, Sussex, Leicestershire, and Kent. The star all-rounder scored 19,147 runs at an average of 57.32 with a highest score of 216.