Mike Whitney
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| Mike Whitney | ||||
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| Batting style | Right-hand bat | |||
| Bowling style | Left-arm fast-medium | |||
| Career statistics | ||||
| Tests | ODIs | |||
| Matches | 12 | 38 | ||
| Runs scored | 68 | 40 | ||
| Batting average | 6.18 | 6.66 | ||
| 100s/50s | -/- | -/- | ||
| Top score | 13 | 9* | ||
| Balls bowled | 2672 | 2106 | ||
| Wickets | 39 | 46 | ||
| Bowling average | 33.97 | 27.15 | ||
| 5 wickets in innings | 2 | - | ||
| 10 wickets in match | 1 | n/a | ||
| Best bowling | 7/27 | 4/34 | ||
| Catches/stumpings | 2/- | 11/- | ||
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Michael Roy Whitney (born February 24, 1959, Surry Hills, New South Wales) is an Australian television personality and former cricketer, who played in 12 Tests and 38 ODIs from 1981 to 1993.
Fast bowler Michael Whitney was a favourite among Australian and NSW cricket fans for both his sense of humour and whole-hearted approach to the game. He made his Test debut in 1981 at Old Trafford against England, when he was called on by the Australian touring party due to injuries while playing for Gloucestershire [1]. However, he was then overlooked for six years afterwards and played almost all of his matches for Australia in the late 1980s and early '90s, and overall could be considered unlucky not to have played more than 12 Tests over his long career. He was Australia's most economical bowler in the 1991-92 World Cup and in the same season took 17 wickets in three Tests against India [2] .
Whitney became a much-celebrated number 11 batsman in the 1987 Boxing Day Test, surviving 18 deliveries and holding off Richard Hadlee to help secure a draw for Australia against New Zealand.
Since retiring from cricket, he has worked in the media, most prominently as the host of Who Dares Wins (made in Australia, the show has been seen in America on cables Game Show Network). He has also been a referee on the Australian version of TV game show Gladiators and continues to host a variety of travel programs. He is also the director of a computer graphics company and spokesperson for the Road Transport Forum's "Today's Truckies Giving 100%" campaign.
Mike is currently hosting Sydney Weekender, a show airing only in New South Wales. He is also host of the new show Last Chance Learners. He officially endorses Hamish and Andy's greyhound, Fred Basset.
Mike is also part of the Indian Cricket League commentary team.
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[edit] External links
- [1] Cricinfo Profile of Mike Whitney
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