Rupert Hanley
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Source: Cricinfo, 15 November 2022 |
Rupert William Hanley (born 29 January 1952) is a former South African first class cricketer.
Due to his long blond hair, Hanley was known as Spook,
Transvaal "Mean Machine" of the 1980s. He played for South Africa in two unofficial "Tests" and 6 limited overs matches against the touring West Indian side in 1984, taking a hat-trick at the Wanderers Stadium
and 14 wickets in total.
In England he played for Northamptonshire during the 1984 season, representing the county against the West Indies, and taking 3/27 in the first innings. David Doyle, a peer of Graeme Pollock and one of South Africa's premier batsmen of the era rated Hanley one of the greatest bowlers he faced.
Hanley has the unusual distinction of having taken more wickets than he scored runs (in both first class and List A) over his career.
Hanley is also an accomplished artist.[2]
References
- ^ "St George's Park – Rupert Hanley".
- ^ "Rupert Hanley | The Lonehill Art Gallery". lonehillart.com. Archived from the original on 6 March 2013.
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