New Zealand bowler Dennis Smith also made a world record in his one Test match international career.
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Getting a wicket on the very first ball of the debut match, what else can a bowler get off to a great start in international cricket. Every bowler dreams of such a start. The wicket is also of that batsman, who has scored more than 20 thousand runs in his career. The bowler who bowled the explosive batsman for 0 runs on the very first ball of his career is considered to have a place in the team for the next few matches, but this could not happen with Dennis Smith.
In the match in which Dennis Smith made a bang debut, the match proved to be the last match of his career. He also made a world record in his 1st match international career.
created a unique world record
He became the first bowler in the world to take a wicket on the very first ball of his career in Test cricket. Today is the 113th birth anniversary of Smith, who holds these unique world records. Born in Australia on 8 January 1913, Dennis Smith made his international debut for New Zealand against England at the age of 20.
English batsman bowled by Smith
In this match played in March 1933, Smith bowled England opener Edward on the first ball. Edward had 20 thousand 75 runs in first class cricket. His Test batting average was 59.23, but he got caught in the trap of a new player. Smith took one wicket for 113 runs in 20 overs in this match.
weather postponed defeat
Another interesting incident happened with New Zealand in this match. The Kiwi team had to follow on. He was in danger of defeat, but the weather saved him. A dust storm postponed his defeat and bad light resulted in a draw.