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Ian Callen

71y 15d Alexandra, Victoria
Born
May 2, 1955, Alexandra, Victoria
Playing Roles
Batting Style
left-hand bat
Bowling Style
right-arm fast-medium
Fielding Pos
N/A
Intl Career
1978 - 1982

Profile & Biography

Tall and thin, with a good action and an ability to swing the ball away from right-handers, Ian Callen made a spectacular start to his first-class career with 25 wickets in his first three games in 1976-77. He made his Test debut against India the following summer, grabbing 3 for 83 and 3 for 108 in the winning series decider, and that won him selection for the subsequent tour of the Caribbean. But he struggled, taking 11 wickets at over 50 and he didn't play in any of the Tests - indeed, he was never picked again, his chances being further hindered by a back injury. He was picked to tour Pakistan in 1982-83 on the strength of another solid domestic season (he took 31 wickets at 25.45) but didn't play in the Tests. He was offered a contract by Somerset but had to decline because of his weak back. He did play one summer for Ramsbottom in the Lancashire League.
Martin Williamson

Batting Career Summary

Full Stats
FormatMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
Test1222622*--002110
ODI53263*61346.15000020
FC5368215783412.29-00190
List A20126691511.5-0060

Bowling Career Summary

Full Stats
FormatMatInnsBallsRunsWktsBBIBBMAveEconSR4w5w10w
Test1244019163/836/19131.833.4773.3000
ODI5418014853/243/2429.64.9336000
FC531072754121978/4227.473.0254.4711
List A201056709314/474/4722.874.0234000