557:. He played an important part in Australia's 159-run victory at Old Trafford in 1968, taking match figures of 41–19–61–3, the only time England lost a match in a sequence of 40 Tests between 1966 and 1971. He headed Australia's bowling figures for the series, with 23 wickets at 21.34. He played the 1969 and 1970 seasons for Middlesex, but was again hampered by injuries during the 1970 season, and decided not to return for a third season in 1971.
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