Hitting batsman: The legend of Jeff Thomson

With an unusual slinging action, he was a fearsome sight. Jeff Thomson was one of the fastest bowlers to have played Test cricket.

A larrikin Sydney-sider who became a Queenslander, Thommo blasted out 200 Test victims during a Test career that spanned 1972 to 1986. Thomson discusses his career highlights in this career Profile in his jocular and relaxed style.

May 2015


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