Aussie Test Cricketers Who Deserved More Games

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Aussie Test cricketers have made up the sport’s most successful teams in recent years. Hundreds of talented Australian Test cricketers have displayed their exciting skillset on the world stage in recent times. However, some of these Aussie Test cricketers have not had so much luck in amassing more game time.

Let’s check out some of the top Aussie Test cricketers who deserved more game time along with their career records throughout their active playing days.

12 Aussie Test Cricketers Who Deserved More Games

SCG MacGill

SCG MacGill remains one of Australia’s top players throughout the 2000s era. His on-field performances and impressive game-reading ability earned him 44 caps for the Aussies. However, his Test match record isn’t what you’ll expect from one of Australia’s top cricketers in recent times. He played for 11 years and was able to amass 85 innings throughout that time.

Span	Mat	Inns	Balls	Overs	Runs	Wkts	Ave	Econ	SR
1998-2008	44	85	11237	1872.5	6038	208	29.02	3.22	54.02

TM Alderman

TM Alderman is one of the most popular Aussie cricketers from the 80s and early 90s era. The experience wicket-taker performed at a top level for over one decade, amassing over 170 wickets throughout his career. Alderman could only manage 73 innings throughout an illustrious career and didn’t get much Test action as fans would have liked.

Span	Mat	Inns	Balls	Overs	Runs	Wkts	Ave	Econ	SR
1981-1991	41	73	10181	1696.5	4616	170	27.15	2.72	59.88

RJ Harris

52 innings throughout a 6-year stint isn’t the best haul from a top player like RJ Harris. He has one of the shortest Test career stints ever from an Aussie player. He still managed to take 113 wickets and score 2658 throughout his active playing days.

Span	Mat	Inns	Balls	Overs	Runs	Wkts	Ave	Econ	SR
2010-2015	27	52	5736	956	2658	113	23.52	2.78	50.76

MS Kasprowicz

MS Kaprowicz didn’t get on most Test cricket lineups for the Aussies throughout his career. He could only get in 38 matches and got decent numbers from his performances. Kaprowicz racked an impressive average of 32.88 and 3.12 economy rate as an all-rounder throughout his playing career.

Span	Mat	Inns	Balls	Overs	Runs	Wkts	Ave	Econ	SR
1996-2006	38	73	7140	1190	3716	113	32.88	3.12	63.18

SR Clark

SR Clark provided some of the hottest performances from Aussie Test cricketers in recent times. However, his 4-year stint didn’t lead to anything special as he only featured in 24 games combined. He was able to garner over 90 wickets and 2200+ runs throughout a short spell, making him one of the best talents to never have a long-running stint with the team.

Span	Mat	Inns	Balls	Overs	Runs	Wkts	Ave	Econ	SR
2006-2009	24	48	5146	857.4	2243	94	23.86	2.61	54.74

JL Pattinson

JL Pattinson was on the team list for 21 matches in total and played in 38 innings. He has a 3.22 economy rate with 81 wickets taken and a decent 2000+ runs record.

Span	Mat	Inns	Balls	Overs	Runs	Wkts	Ave	Econ	SR
2011-2020	21	38	3963	660.3	2133	81	26.33	3.22	48.92

DW Fleming

DW Fleming was on the Aussie national team books for years in his career but only took part in 20 games and 38 innings. He racked up 75 wickets throughout that time with an impressive 2.82 economy rate. Many commentators believe we could have seen much more from Fleming if he stuck around to play Test cricket.

Span	Mat	Inns	Balls	Overs	Runs	Wkts	Ave	Econ	SR
1994-2001	20	38	4129	688.1	1942	75	25.89	2.82	55.05

NM Hauritz

Hauritz played a part in 17 games for the Aussies, featuring in 33 innings in total. He took 63 wickets throughout that time and amassed a decent 3.14 economy rate and 34.97 average (2204 runs)

Span	Mat	Inns	Balls	Overs	Runs	Wkts	Ave	Econ	SR
2004-2010	17	33	4200	700	2204	63	34.97	3.14	66.66

DE Bollinger

DE Bollinger took part in 12 matches and 23 innings for the Aussies. However, his short stint with the team meant he couldn’t make a lasting on-pitch impression after one year. He amassed 50 wickets throughout that time with a 3.2 economy rate. He also got 1296 runs within that time along with an impressive 48.02 strike rate.