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Michael Kasprowicz
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Right-handed batsman (RHB)
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Right arm Fast Bowler (RF)
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38
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445
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1059
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0/0
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25
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7140
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113
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3288
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4
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7/36
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43
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74
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1850
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28
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2225
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67
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2498
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2
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5/45
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13/-
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27 April
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2006
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(born
10 February 1972 in
Brisbane ,
Queensland ) is an
Australia n
Cricket er.
He is a right arm
Fast Bowler , effective outfielder and useful lower order
Batsman , and has enjoyed a successful career both in Australia and in the English county scene since making his debut for
Queensland as a seventeen year old in the
1989 -
1990 domestic season. He is well known for his 'never-say-die' and willing attitude.
Kasprowicz is one of the top performing fast bowlers in Australian cricket over the past decade, and his solid performances for Queensland earned him a
Test debut against
West Indies in his native Brisbane in
November 1996 . However, he would go through his first two Test matches for Australia wicketless.
The start to his international career was patchy and resulted in his omission from the Australian team, but his performances for Queensland and various counties in
England meant he stayed in the eyes of the national selectors. After being in and out of the side since his debut, fighting for places alongside good friend
Andy Bichel amongst others, Kasprowicz returned in
2004 to hold down a regular spot ahead of
Brett Lee , as part of the successful pace bowling trio (the others being
Glenn McGrath and
Jason Gillespie ) in the Australian Test team. To highlight his return to the team, Kasprowicz enjoyed a successful 2004, capturing an impressive 47 Test wickets for the calendar year.
After the 2005 Ashes loss to England, Kasprowicz was dropped from the Australian team and his Cricket Australia contract was not extended, thus possibly ending Kasper's international career. However, he had a successful 2005/06 domestic season with Queensland, taking 44 wickets, earned a tenth recall to the national side for his experience to replace Glenn McGrath as Brett Lee's new ball partner. McGrath stayed home from the South Africa tour after his wife's unfortunate recurrence of cancer.
Test Debut: vs
West Indies , Brisbane, 1996-
1997
Latest Test: vs
New Zealand ,
Auckland , 2004-2005
- Kasprowicz's best Test batting score of 25 was made against India , Kolkata , 1997- 1998
- His best Test bowling figures of 7 for 36 came against England , The Oval , 1997
ODI Debut: vs West Indies,
Melbourne ,
1995 -1996
Latest ODI: vs New Zealand,
Napier , 2004-2005
- Kasprowicz's best ODI batting score of 28 not out was made against England, Lord's , 1997
- His best ODI bowling figures of 5 for 45 came against Sri Lanka , Colombo , 2003 -2004
