Gregory Charles Dyer was born on 16 March 1959 and is a former New South Wales and Australian wicketkeeper.
21 Facts About Greg Dyer
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Greg Dyer toured India in 1986 as a back-up keeper.
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Greg Dyer claimed to have "caught" New Zealand batsman Andrew Jones who was duly given out, although television replays showed the ball had touched the ground before being caught by Greg Dyer.
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Greg Dyer was dropped from the team two matches later and retired from first-class cricket shortly thereafter.
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In 2011, Greg Dyer became the president of the Australian Cricketers' Association.
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Greg Dyer played for NSW and Australian Under 19 sides, and for NSW colts.
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Greg Dyer became New South Wales' preferred back up keeper for Steve Rixon when Rixon was injured or was busy on international duty.
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When Rixon signed to tour in South Africa, Greg Dyer became New South Wales' first choice wicketkeeper.
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Greg Dyer was unofficially announced next in line when selected as a reserve keeper on the 1986 tour to India.
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Greg Dyer performed strongly in tour games but Zoehrer was first choice keeper for the three Test matches.
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Greg Dyer played in some one day games, making his ODI debut in the third game.
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Greg Dyer scored a century against Delhi in a tour game.
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Greg Dyer broke his nose during the game but kept playing.
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Greg Dyer was not required to bat in the game, which was a run-heavy draw.
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Zoehrer's aggressive on field behaviour over the summer was causing media controversy and Greg Dyer was increasingly spoken of as a more viable option.
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Greg Dyer was a key part of the Australian team which won the 1987 World Cup.
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Greg Dyer kept his spot in the side for the one-off Bicentennial Test between Australia and England in February 1988.
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Greg Dyer took three catches and scored a duck in a drawn game.
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Greg Dyer took six catches and scored 38 in a comfortable Australian win.
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In March 1988, Greg Dyer was dropped from the Australian side to tour Pakistan that winter in favour of Ian Healy.
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Greg Dyer was sacked mid season, replaced as wicketkeeper by Phil Emery and as captain by Geoff Lawson.