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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Born
June 06, 1930 (95 years)
Birth Place
Farnworth, Lancashire
Nickname
Tyson
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm fast

TEAMS

England

ICC RANKINGS

FormatCurrent RankBest Rank
Test--65
ODI----
T20I----

SUMMARY

A bowler captable of generating searing pace, Frank Tyson aptly earned the sobriquet, 'Typhoon Tyson'. His finest hour came when he steamrolled the Aussies, helping England retain the Ashes in 1954-55. Overall, Tyson featured in 17 Tests, taking 76 wickets at an impressive average of 18.56. After retirement, he migrated to Australia and became a commentator.

By Cricbuzz Staff