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The Australian Cricket Board today extended its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of former Australian Test bowler Ernie Toshack, who passed away on Sunday night, aged 88.
Mr Toshack, who made his Test debut for Australia against New Zealand at Basin Reserve, Wellington, in 1946, played 12 Tests for Australia, taking 47 wickets at an average of 21.04.
A valued member of the late Sir Donald Bradman's 1948 Invicibles, Mr Toshack also enjoyed a successful career with NSW, making 48 first-class appearances from 1945-46 to 1949-50.
ACB Chairman Bob Merriman today extended his condolences to the Toshack family.
"On behalf of the Australian Cricket Board, I would like to express sincere condolences to the Toshack family, including Ernie's wife Cathleen and daughter Maria," Mr Merriman said.
"Ernie will be remembered for playing an important part in an unforgettable era of Australian cricket as a member of the late Sir Donald Bradman's 1948 Invincibles."
Mr Toshack is survived by his wife Cathleen, daughter Maria, three granddaughters and two great granddaughters.
Mr Toshack, who made his Test debut for Australia against New Zealand at Basin Reserve, Wellington, in 1946, played 12 Tests for Australia, taking 47 wickets at an average of 21.04.
A valued member of the late Sir Donald Bradman's 1948 Invicibles, Mr Toshack also enjoyed a successful career with NSW, making 48 first-class appearances from 1945-46 to 1949-50.
ACB Chairman Bob Merriman today extended his condolences to the Toshack family.
"On behalf of the Australian Cricket Board, I would like to express sincere condolences to the Toshack family, including Ernie's wife Cathleen and daughter Maria," Mr Merriman said.
"Ernie will be remembered for playing an important part in an unforgettable era of Australian cricket as a member of the late Sir Donald Bradman's 1948 Invincibles."
Mr Toshack is survived by his wife Cathleen, daughter Maria, three granddaughters and two great granddaughters.