Dennis Lillee: Biography, Age, Height, Achievements, Family, and Career Statistics

Dennis Lillee is among the most renowned cricket players of all time. He was born in 1949 in Subiaco, Western Australia. He represented Australia in Test and One-Day Internationals while playing for the West Australian Cricket Club. His fast bowling movement and ability to throw the ball quickly were well-known. He also captained Australia in one Test match. He was one of the first to adopt the now-famous “slingshot” movement and is considered one of the best fast bowlers.

During his international career, Lillee averaged 23.92 wickets per match, which spanned 70 Tests and 355 wickets. In 63 One-Day Internationals, he took 103 wickets. He was voted Cricketer of the Year by Wisden in 1982 and inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 1994. In 2002, he was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

He was also an effective coach. He led the Australian and Sri Lankan teams from 1984 until 1998. Additionally, he helped establish the MRF Pace Foundation in India, which has educated some of the finest fast bowlers. Lillee has been a prominent advocate for the rights of cricket players and a staunch backer of the players’ organization. He is also an ardent supporter of the anti-doping movement. His legacy will endure forever, as he has inspired cricket players for decades.

Biography of Dennis Lillee

1. Real Name: Dennis Keith Lillee

2. Other/Nickname: Lillee, Dennis Keith

3. Profession: Coach, Cricketer

4. Famous for: Aggressive

5. Best Performance: 8-29 and 5-84 in the first Test against England at the WACA in 1974

6. Net Worth: $2.41 Million

7. Salary: $241 Thousand

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10. Instagram Handle: @lilleedennis

Physical Status

1. Height: 5′ 11½”

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Personal Life:

1. Date Of Birth: July 18, 1949

2. Place Of Birth: Perth, Western Australia, Australia

3. Nationality: Australian

4. Hometown: Perth, Western Australia, Australia

5. School: N/A

6. College: University of Western Australia

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Family Statistics –

● Marital Status: Married

● Wife: Helen Lillee (1978)

● Children: Dean Lillee, Adam Lillee

● Parents: Keith Lillee, Shirley Lillee

● Siblings: N/A

● Religion: Christen

● Other Hobbies: Golf, fishing, sailing, cricket, photography, traveling, cooking

Career Statistics-

Test Debut: vs. England at Adelaide Oval, Jan 29, 1971

ODI Debut: vs. England at Emirates Old Trafford, Aug 24, 1972

T20 Debut: N/A

IPL Debut: N/A

Achievements –

● He was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1973.

● He was awarded the honorific title “Member of the Order of the British Empire” in 1981. (MBE).

● In 1996, he was among the first ten people inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.

● He was cut from the century’s official Australian Test Team.

● In 2000, he was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his accomplishments in the sporting world.

● He was admitted into the Order of Australia during the Australia Day Honours of 2010.

● The Sport Australia Hall of Fame inducted Lillee that year (1985) to honor his many achievements in the athletic world.

● 2009 saw the addition of his name to the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

● In 70 test matches, Dennis Lillee claimed 355 wickets. The fast bowler claimed 103 wickets in 63 One Day International contests. In 198 first-class games, he took 882 wickets.

Here are some lesser-known facts about Dennis Lillee

● Men at Work’s “No Restrictions” (1983, Cargo) contained the words “Hear the cricket calling, turn on the television, watch for hours, and praise Dennis Lillee.”

● The song “Blue Guitar” by Iain Campbell Smith also pays tribute to him. He sings, “I hit a six off Dennis Lillee, then I clean bowled Gavaskar,” describing two incredible accomplishments. Smith frequently changes the lyrics in the United States to “I scored 37 points against Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.”

● In 1973, he suffered a back stress fracture that nearly terminated his bowling career. Lillee ensured that he recovered and returned to the Australian national team.

● After his retirement, Dennis Lillee instructed Indian fast bowlers at the MRF Pace foundation. His counsel and direction have aided Zaheer Khan, Irfan Pathan, and Irfan Sharma.

● In the late 1980s, Lillee declined to sign the little Indian fast bowler Sachin Tendulkar.

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