Craig McDermott
Australia
Craig John McDermott
Born: 14 April 1965, Ipswich, QldMajor Teams: Australia, Queensland.
Known As: Craig McDermott
Pronounced KREYG MAC-DER-MIT
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
ODI Debut: 6 January 1985 v West Indies, Melbourne
Career Record (at 1996 World Cup):
TESTS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 71 90 13 940 42* 12.20 - - 19 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Econ
Bowling 2764.2 577 8332 291 28.63 8-97 14 2 3.01
ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 137 78 17 432 37 7.08 - - 27 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w Econ
Bowling 1240.3 101 5006 202 24.78 5-44 1 4.03
WORLD CUP
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 16 11 0 43 14 3.90 - - 4 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w Econ
Bowling 146 8 587 26 22.57 5-44 1 4.02
1996 World Cup Profile:
The squad`s most experienced international cricketer (since 1984/85), McDermott is a muscular, red-haired fast bowler whose hallmarks are strength and exceptional fitness, coupled with authoritative outfielding. Slightly slower in pace than his earlier days, McDermott is nonetheless capable of destructive spells, and proved to be a higher wicket-taker in last summer`s Ashes series than Warne. A right-handed tail-ender, McDermott usually bats with the subtletly of a round-house swinging drunk, and can score quickly at the end of an innings during the odd times he connects. However, Test innings against West Indies and South Africa also point to a greater resolution beneath the bravado. McDermott has been struck down by freak injuries in recent years (a twisted bowel in England in 1993 and a broken ankle in the recent West Indies tour). A moody character, McDermott can become grumpy and withdrawn if he is not dominating the opposing batsman, and TV cameras suggest that he is less than subtle in his sledging. Captain Taylor will do well to ensure that McDermott sticks to his role as `veteran bowling enforcer` in the World Cup.help@cricinfo.com