Ian Meckiff

Australia

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INTL CAREER: 1957 - 1963

Ian Meckiff poses next to the picture of the tied Test at home

Joe Solomon, Ian Meckiff, Lindsay Kline and Wes Hall (from left) at the 40-year reunion of the participants in the first tied Test, Brisbane, November 20, 2000

Joe Solomon, Ian Meckiff, Lindsay Kline and Wes Hall at the 40-year reunion of the participants in the first tied Test•Nov 20, 2000•Getty Images

Ian Meckiff (left) confers with umpire Colin Egar in the pavilion at Brisbane. Egar had no-balled him four times for throwing in his first - and only - over•1964•The Cricketer International

A dejected Ian Meckiff walks along the pitch after being no-balled thrice in the over, Australia v South Africa, 1st Test, Brisbane, 2nd day, December 7, 1963

A dejected Ian Meckiff walks along the pitch after being no-balled thrice in the over•Dec 07, 1963•PA Photos

Ian Meckiff bowling, Australia v England, Melbourne, 1958-59 (throwing controversy)

Ian Meckiff bowling, Australia v England•1963•The Cricketer International

Australian batsman Ian Meckiff is run out to secure Test cricket's first tie, Australia v West Indies, Brisbane, December 14, 1960

Australian batsman Ian Meckiff is run out to secure Test cricket's first tie•Dec 14, 1960•Getty Images

Ian Meckiff bowls to Arthur Milton, Australia v England, 3rd Test, Sydney, 1st day, January 9, 1959

Ian Meckiff bowls to Arthur Milton•Jan 09, 1959•Getty Images

Ian Meckiff bowls, Australia v England, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 2nd day, January 1, 1959

Ian Meckiff bowls•Jan 01, 1959•Getty Images

Ian Meckiff filmed during his 6 for 38 against England at the MCG in 1958-59. After this match he was labelled as a chucker by the British media•1959•The Cricketer International

The final four protagonists of the tied Test: Australia's Ian Meckiff and Lindsay Kline with West Indies' Wes Hall and Joe Solomon at the 40-year reunion•Nov 20, 2000•Getty Images

These magic eye pictures are now part of cricket history. In the top strip, Meckiff is bowling the third ball of his only over-his last in first class cricket-during the First Test at Brisbane. His arm bends then straightens again at the top of the arc and in the follow through. This was ruled a 'no-ball'. For Meckiff's next ball (bottom strip) he approaches the crease in virtually identical style. In the third picture his arm is bent but straightens out again for delivery. This time Meckiffs action was passed as legitimate

Ian Meckiff's bowling action•1964•The Cricketer International

Ian Meckiff after he was named in the squad for the first Test against South Africa, Melbourne, December 6, 1963

Ian Meckiff after he was named in the squad for the first Test against South Africa•Dec 06, 1963•Associated Press

Gerry Alexander and Wally Grout were both wicketkeepers in the first ever tied Test, in December 1960•Dec 14, 1960•Getty Images

Saeed Ahmed glances Ian Meckiff for a single to bring up his century, Pakistan v Australia, 2nd Test, Lahore, 4th day, November 25, 1959

Saeed Ahmed glances Ian Meckiff for a single to bring up his century•Nov 25, 1959•Associated Press

Ian Meckiff has Colin Cowdrey caught behind for 12, Australia v England, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 4th day, January 3, 1959

Ian Meckiff has Colin Cowdrey caught behind for 12•Jan 03, 1959•Getty Images

Ian Meckiff filmed during his 6 for 38 against England at the MCG in 1958-59. After this match he was labelled as a chucker by the British media•1959•The Cricketer International