Geoff Lawson Australia (AUS)
Batting style	Right-hand bat
Bowling type	Right-arm fast
	Tests	ODIs
Matches	46	79
Runs scored	894	378
Batting average	15.96	11.11
100s/50s	-/4	-/-
Top score	74	33*
BallsOvers bowled	11118	4259
Wickets	180	88
Bowling average	30.56	29.45
5 wickets in innings	11	-
10 wickets in match	2	N/A
Best bowling	8/112	4/26
Catches/stumpings	10/-	18/-
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Geoffrey Francis Lawson (born December 7, 1957 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian journalist and former professional cricketer. December 7 is the 341st day (342nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Wagga Wagga New South Wales, Australia, lies on the Murrumbidgee River and is that states largest inland city as well as being an important agricultural, military, educational and transport hub. ... Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Nickname: First State, Premier State Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Governor Premier Const. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... For the insect, see Cricket (insect). ...

Geoff, also known as "Henry", has an Optometrist degree and was a fast-medium bowler for both New South Wales and Australia. He made his debut for NSW for 1977 and made his Australian Test debut against India in 1980. He played 46 Test matches taking 180 wickets. He went on three Ashes tours including the 1989 Ashes-winning tour. In one match versus the West Indies, 1988-89, he had his jaw broken by a Curtly Ambrose bouncer. Optometrists are primary care practitioners for vision and ocular health concerns. ... The New South Wales Blues are an Australian first class cricket team based in Sydney, New South Wales. ... Curtly Elconn Lynwall Ambrose (b. ...

In the Sheffield Shield he captained New South Wales between 1988 and 1992, leading the team to the title in 1992, his final game. In his career for the state he took 395 wickets. His positive aggressive captaincy is said to have influenced NSW colleagues and Australian captains Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh. He also had a brief stint at Lancashire in the English County Championship. The Pura Cup (formerly known as the Sheffield Shield) is the domestic first class cricket competition in Australia. ... The New South Wales Blues are an Australian first class cricket team based in Sydney, New South Wales. ... Mark Anthony Tubby Taylor (born 27 October 1964 in Leeton, New South Wales) was an Australian cricket player and Test opening batsman from 1988–1999, as well as captain from 1994–1999, succeeding Allan Border. ... Stephen Rodger Waugh (born June 2, 1965 in Canterbury, New South Wales) is a former Australian cricketer and was the captain of the Australian Test cricket team from 1999 to 2004. ... Lancashire County Cricket Club is a first-class cricket club based at Old Trafford cricket ground, Manchester, Lancashire. ... The County Championship is the domestic first class cricket competition in the United Kingdom, mainly in England. ...

He is now a commentator and has worked for ABC Radio, Channel 9 and Foxsports amongst other broadcasters. He is also a journalist and has contributed to the Sydney Morning Herald and other newspapers and magazines in various countries. The Nine Network is an Australian television network, available in major markets across Australia. ...

He received the Order of Australia in 1990 for services to cricket and in 2002 he was given the Australian Sports Medal. The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established by Queen Elizabeth II on February 14, 1975 for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service. The Order includes three classes in general and military divisions, in descending order of...

External links

• Geoff Lawson's Cricinfo statistics
• Geoff Lawson at Celebrityspeakers.com