Bevan (Bev) Ernest Congdon OBE (born 11 February1938, Motueka) is a former New Zealand all-rounder who played 61 Test matches from 1965 to 1978. He was captain of the New Zealand Test and ODI team from 1971 to 1974. Congdon was the first New Zealand captain to record a victory over Australia, although that was largely thanks to the efforts of Glenn Turner, who succeeded Congdon as captain. Congdon was a medium-paced bowler with moderate success in Test cricket, bowling economically and taking 59 wickets - including five for 56 against India in a match New Zealand lost by eight wickets despite Congdon's efforts, both with bat (he made two scores of 54) and ball. February 11 is the 42nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1938 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Motueka is a town in the South Island of New Zealand. ... In the sport of cricket, an all-rounder is a player who is both a good batsman and bowler. ... It has been suggested that Test status be merged into this article or section. ... 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... 1978 was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... A One-day International (ODI) cricket match is a one-day cricket match played between two international teams each representing a particular country. ... 1971 is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ... 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... Glenn Maitland Turner (b. ...
His finest moments in Tests where in England in 1973 when he scored 176 at Trent Bridge and 175 at Lord's in successive Tests. In the former match, New Zealand chased 479 in the final innings, falling short by only 38 runs. At the time, this was a record for a highest score in the fourth innings to lose a match. The innings at Lord's contributed to New Zealand making 551, their highest score in Tests. For more coverage of cricket, go to the Cricket portal. ... The Media Centre at Lords Cricket Ground Lords Cricket Ground is a cricket ground in St Johns Wood in London. ...
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Congdon was the first New Zealand captain to record a victory over Australia, although that was largely thanks to the efforts of Glenn Turner, who succeeded Congdon as captain.
Congdon was a medium-pace bowler with moderate success in Test cricket, bowling economically and taking 59 wickets - including five for 56 against India in a match New Zealand lost by eight wickets despite Congdon's efforts, both with bat (he made two scores of 54) and ball.
Congdon battled on, but when he had scored 24 he was struck on the cheek by John Snow, a painful and upsetting blow.
Congdon began rather as a thrower of the bat at the ball, and for his first few years he was a useful rather than a vital player in the Central Districts scheme of things.
In cannot be said that Congdon was a great captain, first because he lacks a flair of aggression, second because he is without the ability to make his players willing to give their all for him.
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