Bruce Yardley, who was Australia's first choice spinner in the 1980s and went on to be one of the biggest influences on Sri Lankan spin king Muttiah Muralitharan, dies at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer.
The West Australian played 33 Tests for Australia and claimed 126 wickets at an average of 31.63.Russel Arnold Tweet: Sad to hear the passing of Bruce Yardley !!! Great character he was and was truly loved in SL , he was coach in the nintees. You put a smile on many people . Will be missed #RIP
Yardley started his career as a medium pace bowler who later took up off-spin and had significant success. He was Australia's first-choice spinner in the 1980s and won the International Cricketer of the Year award in the 1981-82 season. Tom Moody Tweet: Deeply saddened to hear the passing of former team mate and friend, Roo you were one of a kind you’ll be missed by us all. #RIPHe had a big influence on the career of Sri Lankan champion Muttiah Muralitharan and reportedly advised him to start bowling his famous"Doosra" delivery.
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