Jennings, Redpath inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Cricket Victoria (CV) congratulates Marg Jennings and Ian Redpath on their induction into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.

The Victorian duo become the 60^th and 61^st inductees into the Hall of Fame, which was established in 1996.

Marg Jennings

Marg Jennings made her debut for Victoria in 1970-71 and soon after made her Test debut for Australia in 1972.

The wicketkeeper-batter played eight Tests and 12 ODIs and captained Australia in both Test and ODI cricket, including leading Australia to its first Women’s ODI World Cup victory in 1978.

Following her playing career, Jennings continued to have a significant influence in the game as a selector for Australia and Victoria, and as Victorian women’s coach.

Victoria’s Premier Under 18 Competition was named the Marg Jennings Cup last year.

Ian Redpath

Ian Redpath made his debut for Victoria in 1962 and shortly after made his Test debut in the 1963-64 series against South Africa, scoring 97 runs in a 219-run opening partnership with fellow Victorian Bill Lawry.

An opening batter, Redpath’s career spanned 66 Tests and eight centuries, as part of a 226-game first-class career in which he scored almost 15,000 runs.

Redpath was the Australian vice-captain in series against England (1974-75) and the West Indies (1975-76), scoring three centuries in the latter series.

Following his playing career, Redpath served as Victorian men’s coach and remains active in the Geelong cricket community.

Cricket Victoria Chair, Ross Hepburn, said:

“We congratulate Marg and Ian on their elevation into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame,” Mr Hepburn said.

“Both had distinguished playing careers for Victoria and Australia, and then continued to serve the game superbly in off-field roles following their playing days.

“Marg was a trailblazer as a wicketkeeper and opening batter, leading Australia to its first ever Women’s ODI World Cup triumph. She has also had a significant influence on the game as a Victorian and Australian selector, and Victorian coach.

“Ian forged a reputation for Australia as a courageous batter against some of the toughest attacks in the world. He was a prolific run-scorer for Victoria and Australia, before going on to coach Victoria following his career.

“On behalf of the Board of Cricket Victoria, I congratulate Marg and Ian on this well-deserved honour.”

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About the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame
 
The Australian Cricket Hall of Fame was first proposed by the Melbourne Cricket Club in 1995.
 
With the support of Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria, the Hall of Fame was officially opened by the then Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable John Howard MP in 1996.
 
The selection philosophy for the hall of fame focuses on the players’ status as sporting legends in addition to their outstanding statistical records.
 
The selection panel is made up of representatives from all areas of cricket. Chaired by the current MCC Cricket Chairman, three former players are joined by the respective CEOs of Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers’ Association, along with two representatives from the media.
 
All inductees must have been retired from international cricket for a minimum of five years to be eligible for selection.