Profession: Cricketer
Biography: Ernie Toshack was an Australian cricketer who played as a left-arm medium-fast bowler. He was an integral member of the Australian cricket team in the late 1940s, particularly known for his role in the "Invincibles" tour of England in 1948, where Australia went undefeated in their Test matches.
Toshack's partnership with fellow bowlers Ray Lindwall and Keith Miller was highly effective, and the trio were instrumental in several key Australian victories of the era. His best Test performance came against India in 1947, where he took 11 wickets for 31 runs in a single match.
Unfortunately Toshack's career was plagued by injuries, and he was forced to retire at a relatively young age.
Born: December 8, 1914
Birthplace: Cobar, New South Wales, Australia
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Historical Events
- 1946-03-29 Australian cricket bowlers Bill O'Reilly (5/14) and Ernie Toshack (4/12) rout NZ for 42 in one-off Test in Wellington; Test debuts of greats Ray Lindwall, Keith Miller & Don Tallon
- 1947-12-01 In first cricket Test match between the 2 nations, India is dismissed for 58 by Australia in Brisbane; fast bowler Ernie Toshack takes 5 for 2 off 2.3 overs; Don Bradman scores 185 as Australia wins by an innings & 226 runs
- 1947-12-04 In the first cricket Test match between the 2 nations, India is dismissed for 98 by Australia in Brisbane to lose by an innings & 226 runs; fast bowler Ernie Toshack takes 6 for 29 for match figures of 11 for 31
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