Ian Craig

By Jesse Russell

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Ian David Craig (born 12 June 1935 in Yass, New South Wales) is a former Australian Test cricketer who represented Australia in 11 Tests between 1953 and 1958. A slightly built right-handed batsman, Craig holds the record for being the youngest Australian to make a first-class double century, gain Test selection and captain his country. Burdened by the public expectation of being the "next Bradman," Craig's career did not fulfil its early promise. In 1957, he was appointed captain of a young team as part of a regeneration plan following the decline of the national team in the mid-1950s, but a loss of form and illness forced him out of the team after one season. Craig made a comeback, but work commitments forced him to retire from first-class cricket at only 26 years of age.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 5510525711
• ISBN13: 9785510525717
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Book on Demand Ltd.
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"