Michael Melle
South Africa
INTL CAREER: 1950 - 1953
Full Name
Michael George Melle
Born
June 03, 1930, Forest Town, Johannesburg, Transvaal
Died
December 28, 2003, Betty's Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, (aged 73y 208d)
Batting Style
Right hand Bat
Bowling Style
Right arm Fast
Michael Melle was a quick right-arm bowler who took 5 for 113 on his debut against Australia at Johannesburg in 1949-50. He toured England in 1951, taking 50 wickets but was restricted after undergoing an operation during the series. He played only one Test that summer, taking 4 for 9 at The Oval. In Australia and New Zealand in 1952-53 he took another 14 Test wickets, and at Launceston took a career-best 9 for 22.
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