Former Australia and New South Wales pacer Frank Misson has passed away age of 85. He played five tests in an international career which spanned just one year.
His career ended prematurely due to an Achilles injury. In his short international career, from December 1960 – June 2961, Misson played five test matches and picked up 16 wickets at a bowling average of 38.50.
The right-arm pacer made his test debut against the West Indies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and played his last test against England at Lord’s. His best figures of 4/58 came during the West Indies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which was the game that followed the first time Test in the history of the red-ball game.
The speedster has played 71 FC matches from 1958/59 to 1963/64 and picked up 177 wickets at an average of 31.13.
New South Wales chief executive Lee Germon paid tribute to former Australian speedster Frank Misson following his demise.
Germon said that Misson’s five-test appearance for the Australia side will be recognized as the talent and determination he got in a career that was marred by injuries.
“We pass on our sincerest condolences to Frank’s family and friends, especially all of those that played with him as part of the NSW Men’s Team and the Australian Men’s Team. Frank’s career was cut short by injury, which was ironic considering the focus he had on health, diet, and fitness in an era where sports science was not very prevalent,” Germon said.
“His five Test caps are recognition of his talent and determination and there is little doubt that if it wasn’t for injury he would have played many more times for his state and country,” Germon added.
Misson’s son David became the fitness advisor for the Australia men’s team between 1998 and 2000.
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