Geoff Rabone
1 dated anecdotes about Geoff Rabone, each attributed to its source.
Geoff Rabone – New Zealand’s 1950s All‑Rounder in Brief
Geoff Rabone was born on 6 November 1921, Wikipedia records.
He died on 19 January 2006, Wikipedia records.
He was described by Wikipedia as a dour right‑handed batsman and a right‑arm off‑break bowler.
He began his first‑class career with Wellington, playing from the 1940–41 season through 1950–51, Wikipedia notes.
He later represented Auckland between 1951–52 and 1959–60, Wikipedia notes.
He captained New Zealand in five Test matches, Wikipedia reports.
On the 1949 tour of England, he featured in all four Tests, Wikipedia states.
During that tour he accumulated 1,021 runs at an average of 32.93, Wikipedia records.
He also claimed 50 wickets on the same tour, Wikipedia records.
His first century in first‑class cricket came against Nottinghamshire on that tour, Wikipedia records.
Wikipedia quotes the side as “the team of strokemakers headed by Martin Donnelly and Bert Sutcliffe”.
Wikipedia adds that the tour saw “the first time the team had managed to enforce the follow‑on”.
Wikipedia describes his most effective Test bowling as “his best Test bowling”.
Wikipedia mentions the “record Test low of 26” set in that series.
In the opening innings of the first match, Wikipedia says Rabone was “the second highest scorer and longest survivor”.
According to Wikipedia, New Zealand embarked on its inaugural Test tour outside England during the 1953–54 season.
Wikipedia records that Rabone was named South African Cricketer of the Year in 1954.