Geoff Lawson

Geoffrey Francis Lawson (born December 7, 1957 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian journalist and former professional cricketer.

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December 7 - 1957 - Wagga Wagga - New South Wales - Australia - Journalist - Cricket

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Geoff, also known as "Henry", has an Optometrist degree and was a fast-medium bowler for both New South Wales and Australia. He made his debut for NSW for 1977 and made his Australian Test debut against India in 1980. He played 46 Test matches taking 180 wickets. He went on three Ashes tours including the 1989 Ashes-winning tour. In one match versus the West Indies, 1988-89, he had his jaw broken by a Curtly Ambrose bouncer.

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Optometrist - New South Wales - Australia - India - Curtly Ambrose

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In the Sheffield Shield he captained New South Wales between 1988 and 1992, leading the team to the title in 1992, his final game. In his career for the state he took 395 wickets. His positive aggressive captaincy is said to have influenced NSW colleagues and Australian captains Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh. He also had a brief stint at Lancashire in the English County Championship.

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Sheffield Shield - New South Wales - Mark Taylor - Steve Waugh - Lancashire - County Championship

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He is now a commentator and has worked for ABC Radio, Channel 9 and Foxsports amongst other broadcasters. He is also a journalist and has contributed to the Sydney Morning Herald and other newspapers and magazines in various countries.

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He received the Order of Australia in 1990 for services to cricket and in 2002 he was given the Australian Sports Medal.

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