Hedley Howarth passes away
Sunday, 9 November 2008
Hedley Howarth, who was New Zealand's leading slow bowler during the early 1970s and a key man in their first Test win on the subcontinent, has died at the age of 64. Howarth, the elder brother of the former New Zealand captain Geoff Howarth, collected 86 wickets at 36.95 in his 30 Test appearances, reports Cricinfo.
A left-arm orthodox bowler, Howarth occupies a significant place in New Zealand's history as the man who bowled them to victory against India in Nagpur in 1969-70. India were chasing 277 in the fourth innings but Howarth's 5 for 34, including a wonderful catch off his own bowling, ensured the hosts never got close.
A left-arm orthodox bowler, Howarth occupies a significant place in New Zealand's history as the man who bowled them to victory against India in Nagpur in 1969-70. India were chasing 277 in the fourth innings but Howarth's 5 for 34, including a wonderful catch off his own bowling, ensured the hosts never got close.