Cricket great Ashley Mallett dies after cancer battle

Australian spin bowling great Ashley Mallett has died at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer. Mallett played 38 Tests for Australia following his debut against England in 1968 and took 132 wickets at an average of 29.84. He rose to fame during his second overseas tour for Australia after the team secured a 3-1 series victory over India. During that series, Mallett snared 28 wickets at an average of 19.1, including a 10 wicket haul in the fifth and final Test. Mallett - nicknamed Rowdy - is behind Nathan Lyon and Hugh Trumble as Australia's most successful Test off spinners. The former spinner passed away on Friday in Adelaide. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au