Evan Gray - The Unsung Hero of New Zealand Cricket 1 - video Dailymotion

Mr. Devotor

Step into the world of Evan Gray, one of New Zealand’s most dependable all-rounders of the 1980s. In this video, we dive deep into his complete career stats across Test matches, ODIs, first-class, and List A cricket.  From his international contributions in tough subcontinental conditions to his legendary performances on the domestic scene, Evan Gray is a name that deserves more recognition. With over 5,400 runs and 444 wickets in first-class cricket, and being the only player in New Zealand's provincial history to score 4000+ runs and take 350+ wickets for his province, Gray’s legacy is built on consistency, discipline, and sheer hard work.  Watch as we analyze:  His Test and ODI performances  His unforgettable spells like the one in Lahore vs Pakistan  His massive 226-run partnership with Ross Ormiston  And his stellar domestic cricket stats  Whether you're a stats lover or a true cricket fan, this video celebrates a player who gave his all for New Zealand cricket — Evan John Gray.  ✅ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more cricketing stories and stats!  🔖 Hashtags: #EvanGray #NewZealandCricket #CricketStats #TestCricket #ODICricket #FirstClassCricket #UnsungHeroes #CricketHistory #CricketLegends #CricketRecords #WellingtonCricket #NZCricket

Transcript

00:00Evan Gray, born on 18 November 1954, might not be the fleshiest name in New Zealand Cricket

00:06Ridge history, but he was a true workhorse of the 1980s, a dependable left-hand spinner

00:12and pretty low-order best man.

00:13Evan Gray wore the black cap in 10 tests and 10 ODIs, quietly going about his business with

00:19characteristics Kiwi determination.

00:22One of his most memorable test performances came against Pakistan in Lahore during the

00:26first test of the 1984-85 series.

00:29In the heat of the Khazafi Stadium, Evan Gray bowled with control and patience, returning

00:34a tidy figure of 2-45 in the first innings.

00:37He forwarded that up with another economical spell in the second dig, picking up 2-18, proving

00:43tough to get away even on a best-man-friendly surface.

00:46Let's relive his steady-balling, a classic display of disciplines over dazzle.

00:51Bout!

00:52Javed Miadar!

00:53Bout on the catch John Reed!

00:54Bout!

00:55Bout!

00:56Bout!

00:57Bout!

00:58Javed Miadar!

00:59Bout!

01:00John Reed!

01:01Backward point!

01:02Bout!

01:04Bout!

01:05Bout!

01:06Bout!

01:07foreign

01:12foreign

01:17foreign

01:28foreign

01:32foreign

01:36What is this problem?

01:38I feel that...

01:40...

01:50...

01:52...

01:54...

01:56...

01:58...

02:00...

02:02...

02:04This is the winner of the game.

02:24We were here in Pakistan.

02:26We were here with Mohsen Khan who were playing with Madassar and with huge impact.

02:33We were here at 8 months.

02:35We had a meeting with Koonie.

02:37We have seen it.

02:39SILKI

02:40ON DRIVE

02:42RAUSAL 11

02:44MUDASSR 11

02:45Pakistan 24

02:47Two extras

02:54Dasar is wanting a single very firm no from Mohsin, end of the over, and that is lunch.

03:04So at lunch, Pakistan is set to get 178 in their second innings.

03:11New Zealand were all out for 241.

03:14Pakistan in the first innings had a lead of 64.

03:17At lunch on the fourth day of the first test match between Pakistan and New Zealand,

03:23and Pakistan 24 for now, we get Mohsin 11, Budassar 11, there are two extras.

03:42Swept away, down to deep, fine leg.

03:49Chatfield coming into our picture.

03:53Flight, and this is what we have to say, drive Mohsin's got a lot of flight.

03:57There was a lot of flight, Mohsin has adjusted that you have to go out and drive.

04:10And he's out, caught and bowled.

04:13Second attempt.

04:15Gray fumbled with a bit.

04:16But that's a good wicket to take.

04:20So Pakistan have lost their second wicket.

04:23That's 77.

04:25Mohsin out, caught and bowled Gray for 38.

04:28There's the dismissal again.

04:32Conflicted, Mohsin going for the lofted drive.

04:37The bat full flourish.

04:38The bat full flourish.

04:41Miscued it.

04:43And Gray, first it was eluding him.

04:47And then at second attempt, clutched onto it.

04:53Great sign of relief.

04:54Another look.

04:55From a different side.

04:56The dismissal of Mohsin Hassan Khan.

04:57Cotton Bowl Gray for 38.

04:58Sterling on his way.

04:59For another four.

05:00And he's out there, caught there by Ian Smith, that ball spun across.

05:01!

05:02One of the Turn.

05:03By gloves right,みんな and now, three grand kick more path fought.

05:21And he's out, caught there by Ayan Smith.

05:25That ball spun across.

05:26Caught there by Ian Smith, that ball spun across, and I thought he was trying to run it down.

05:34Anyway, we'll see in a replay again, but that ball did turn quite a lot, and it bounced also.

05:43So that's Zaheer out, caught by Smith, off the bowling of Bok, who gets a second wicket,

05:50and Pakistan are four down for 138.

05:56Primally selected as an all-rounder, even grey-backed 17-task wicket with a bowling average of 52.11.

06:25These numbers that don't tell the full story of his tight spells and his value as a holding

06:31baller. But where he truly left his mark was in domestic cricket. In the 1981-82 season,

06:38he stitched together a mammoth 226-cent partnership with Ross Omiston for Wellington against Central

06:44District, a stand that remains aged in New Zealand's first-class records. A true provincial titan,

06:49even grey played more matches for a New Zealand province than any other cricketers. He is the

06:54only player in the country's cricketing annals to achieve the remarkable double of 4000-plus runs

07:00and 350-plus wickets for his province. A testament to his longevity, consistency, and commitment to the

07:07game. After hanging up his boots, even grey continued to serve the game with integrity as a

07:12first-class umpire for eight years, swapping the ball for the white coat but staying close to the

07:18game he loved. In a cricketing world filled with flesh and flair, even grey was the steady hand,

07:24the reliable spell, the crucial lower order knock, the unsung hero of the New Zealand cricket.

07:29Even grey had a solid career both internationally and domestically. In test cricket, he represented

07:34New Zealand in 10 test matches, scoring 248 runs at an average of 15.50 with a highest score of 50.

07:43With the ball, he delivered 276 balls and picked up 17 wickets at a bowling average of 52.1 with the

07:51best figure of 3 for 73. In Wanda International, he played 10 matches, scoring 98 runs at 16.33 with

07:59a top score of 38. He bowled 386 deliveries, taking 8 wickets at an average of 35.75 with the best figure

08:08of 2 for 26. However, it was in the first-class cricket where even grey truly made his mark.

08:14Over 162 matches, he amassed 5,472 runs at an average of 28.80, including six centuries and 28.50s,

08:25with the highest score of 128 net outs. With the ball, he bowled over 31,000 deliveries and claimed

08:31444 wickets at an impressive average of 28.20, including 6.5 wicket hauls and 3.10 wickets

08:39match hauls, with the best figure of 8 for 37. In Leicester cricket, he played 68 matches,

08:45scoring 861 runs at an average of 20.02 and notched up 350s. He also claimed 76 wickets at

08:53a bowling average of 22.71 with the best figure of 4 for 27. His consistent performances and

09:00reliability made him one of the most valuable all-runner in New Zealand domestic cricket history.

Evan Gray - The Unsung Hero of New Zealand Cricket 1

Category

Transcript

Recommended