Will Lin

William Yin-Jyr Lin

Born: 14 May 1979, Royal Free Hospital, London
Major Teams: The Bones Boys, One Nation, The Penetrators
Known As: Will, Bill, Willy, Johnny, Wolla, Strategic Dero, In-jured, Spaceman, Willy Wombat, Billy Bones
Pronounced: wil lin
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium / Off Break, Left Arm Medium

Test Debut: The Bones Boys v The Sloggers at Sydney, 23rd August 1997
Latest Test: The Bones Boys v Tools at Sydney, 12th April 1998

Career Record:

TESTS

                      M    I  NO  Runs   HS     Ave  20  15   Ct RO
Batting              10   36   3    41    8    1.24   0   0   15  2

                       O      M     R   W    Ave  Best   2  3    SR  Econ
Bowling             54.3      6   214  28   7.64   3-1   4  1 11.68  3.93

Profile:

The only true specialist bowler in the Super 4's competition, Will's batting performance has been mediocre to date. Yet his final innings of 2* for One Nation against the Hybrids clinched a nail-biting test victory for his side. "Bill"'s bowling style is economical and at times devastating. He can generally be relied on to concede few runs although he is prone to 'over-speeding' the occasional delivery, sending a no-ball flying past the ducked head of the batsman or launching a skidding short wide ball. Will does not bag as many wickets as some other top pacemen, but team captains can be assured of his intensity, enthusiasm, concentration and determination in the field. His fielding indeed has been a highlight, having taken a Super 4's record fifteen catches despite not possessing the raw quickness of some other players.

Awards:

	Veterans' Medallion 1997		Bowlers' Badge 1997
	Ooh-Ah McGrath Prize 1997		M. A. Taylor Catching Prize

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