- The cricket world mourns the loss of Frank ‘Typhoon’ Tyson, acclaimed as one of the fastest bowlers in the history of the sport.
- Tyson, the celebrated England Test cricketer, breathed his last in a hospital located on Australia’s Gold Coast.
- Despite participating in only 17 tests, Tyson's record was outstanding, having secured 76 wickets with a striking average of just 18.56.
- The late Richie Benaud, an Australian cricketing legend and Tyson's contemporary at Channel Nine, held Tyson in high regard, labeling him as the fastest bowler he had ever witnessed.
- Tyson's most memorable performance was during the 1954-55 Ashes series in Australia where he played a crucial role in securing victory for England.
- After a disappointing first Test in Brisbane, Tyson revised his strategy, shortening his run-up. This change had a dramatic effect, seeing him take 10 wickets in Sydney and a further nine in Melbourne. His second-innings spell in Melbourne was particularly devastating, claiming 7/27.
- Tyson was not just a cricketing giant but also a man of letters, often found quoting lines from Chaucer, Wordsworth or Shakespeare, rather than resorting to the usual on-field banter. This unconventional approach was said to be quite unsettling for the batsmen.
- Tyson, a Durham University English literature graduate, relocated to Australia post his retirement from Test cricket. He spent a part of his post-cricket career teaching English, French and history at Carey Grammar in Melbourne.
- Apart from teaching, Tyson also spent considerable time as a cricket commentator on radio and Channel Nine. He coached Victoria before finally retiring and settling down on the Gold Coast.
Legendary Cricketer Frank 'Typhoon' Tyson Passes Away
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