Allan Border (Australia), cricket memorabilia

Allan Border is a former Australian cricketer who played for the Australian national cricket team from 1978 to 1994. He was born on July 27, 1955, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Border was a left-handed batsman and a left-arm orthodox spinner. He was known for his gritty determination and his ability to hold the Australian batting order together during difficult situations. He was also an exceptional fielder, particularly in the slips.

Border made his debut for the Australian team in 1978 and quickly established himself as one of the team's key players. He went on to play 156 Test matches, scoring 11,174 runs at an average of 50.56, including 27 centuries and 63 half-centuries. His highest Test score was 205, which he scored against New Zealand in 1987.

In addition to his success in Test cricket, Border also played 273 One Day Internationals more... (ODIs) for Australia, scoring 6,524 runs at an average of 30.62, including 6 centuries and 39 half-centuries. He was the captain of the Australian team from 1984 to 1994, leading the team to victory in the 1987 Cricket World Cup.

After retiring from cricket, Border became a commentator and coach. He was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 1996 and the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame in 2009. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers in Australian history. less...