Dave Gilbert

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Infobox Cricketer


nationality = Australian
country = Australia
country abbrev = AUS
name = Dave Gilbert
picture = Cricket_no_pic.pngbatting style = Right-hand bat
bowling style = Right-arm fast-medium
balls=true
tests = 9
test runs = 57
test bat avg = 7.12
test 100s/50s = -/-
test top score = 15
test overs = 1647
test wickets = 16
test bowl avg = 52.68
test 5s = -
test 10s = -
test best bowling = 3/48
test catches/stumpings = -/-
ODIs = 14
ODI runs = 39
ODI bat avg = 7.79
ODI 100s/50s = -/-
ODI top score = 8
ODI overs = 684
ODI wickets = 18
ODI bowl avg = 30.66
ODI 5s = 1
ODI 10s = -
ODI best bowling = 5/46
ODI catches/stumpings = 3/-
date = 12 December
year = 2005
source = http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/5385.html

David Robert 'Lizard' Gilbert (born 29 December 1960, Darlinghurst, New South Wales) is a former Australian cricketer who played in 9 Tests and 14 ODIs from 1985 to 1986. He also played for New South Wales, Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, and the Tasmanian Tigers.

Gilbert got his chance at international cricket do to player bans as a result of rebel tours to South Africa. He performed reasonably well leading the attack, but never really proved himself at international level. He also played 14 One Day Internationals, taking 18 wickets at 30.66. He achieved greater success at first class level, taking over 350 wickets. Since retiring he has taken and excelled at executive levels with Surrey County Cricket Club, Sussex County Cricket Club and the New South Wales Blues.

He was subsequently a successful coach and cricket manager for Sussex and now works as the CEO of the New South Wales Cricket Association.