Bruce Adrian Edgar was born on 23 November 1956 and is a former cricketer who represented New Zealand in both Test and One Day International format.
12 Facts About Bruce Edgar
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Bruce Edgar gained respect across the cricket world for his courage against the fastest bowlers of his era, his classically straight batting technique, and his outstanding teamwork.
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In 1981, Bruce Edgar became the first cricketer to be unbeaten on 99 in an ODI innings.
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Bruce Edgar was educated at Rongotai College, where he attracted attention for his brilliant batting, but would later curb his attacking instincts for the sake of the team when opening for both Wellington and later New Zealand.
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Bruce Edgar was at the non-striker's end during the infamous underarm bowling incident which occurred on 1 February 1981 during the third World Series Cup final between New Zealand and Australia at the MCG.
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Bruce Edgar's striking partner, Brian McKechnie, needed a six to tie the match from the final ball.
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Australian bowler Trevor Chappell, on orders from the team captain and older brother Greg Chappell, bowled the ball underarm, rolling it on the ground to prevent McKechnie from getting the six and winning the match for Australia, with McKechnie hurling his bat away in disgust and Bruce Edgar aiming a V-sign towards Trevor Chappell.
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The unfortunate part of the incident was that, at the time, Bruce Edgar was 102 not-out for the innings, his only one-day international century and highest score.
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Bruce Edgar topped the Kiwi batting averages with 278 runs at 55.60.
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In 1981, Bruce Edgar was professional for the Hyde team which won the Central Lancashire League championship.
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Bruce Edgar was later involved with the Gordon Grade Cricket Club in Sydney.
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Bruce Edgar has worked in financial services since his retirement from international cricket.