Big Dev’s Test Debut
Today, in 1989, Devon Malcolm woke up to the prospect of his second day of Test Cricket. Australia were 301 for 0 wicket and England was on the rack (again) in the Ashes.
The true test of a man is how well he responds to adversity.
Despite a tough first day, ‘Big Dev’ rocked up and took the great Steve Waugh’s wicket (for 0) as his first in Test Cricket and ended the innings with the chastening figures of 1-166, as Australia scored 602 for 6 and won by an innings and 180 runs to go 4-0 up in the Ashes.
Despite this, he went on to become one of the most feared bowlers in Test Cricket and the proud owner of the best figures by an English seam bowler when he took 9-57 against South Africa at The Oval in 1994.
If you ever get the chance to meet him, ask him about his journey to the top.
His life is a great story, and is told by one of life’s most genuine and lovely of men.
