Neil Harvey: A Profile

In the post Bradman era of the 1950s, Neil Harvey was ranked as the top Australian batsmen for a long sustained period and was probably its best ever left handed batsman.

Impeccable footwork unfailing judgment and attacking cricket were his hallmark. Neil Harvey was an electrifying batsman who thrilled spectators with the splendour of his strokeplay. Neil Harvey speaks exclusively to CricketCrowd.com in this multi-segmented interview

1. Neil Harvey; A profile

2. The Beginnings

3. 1948 and the Invincibles

4. Sacking of an Aussie Captain

5. Winning boundary cost the Don his average of 100

6. Pick of the Best Sledging and Other Controversies

7. Durban Sticky and the Great Escape

8. Anecdotes and Other Musings



JohnDonnell
2008-05-29 00:00:00
What a player Harvey was. Very crisp footwork.
IanBishop
2008-05-08 00:00:00
Never stumped. Wow.
shehanwije
2008-05-07 00:00:00
Greg, Yes, a true legend and gentleman. Very modest too.
Greg Montague
2008-05-06 00:00:00
Neil Harvey - a true legend of the game and a real gentleman as well. The historic footage of legends like this is priceless. Let's see more!!
geoffcricket
2008-05-06 00:00:00
Neil Harvey is an absolute legend. Did not realise that he played tests for 15 years, and then was involved as a selector for another 12 years.
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