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Barry Jarman, former Australian cricket captain, dies aged 84 – The Guardian
The South Australian made his Test debut in 1959 and captained the side during the 1968 Ashes tour
Australias 33rd Test captain and former wicketkeeper Barry Jarman has died, aged 84.
Jarman made his Test debut in 1959 then repeatedly served as Wally Grouts understudy on tours, during which he had few opportunities to don the baggy green.
The South Australian donned the gloves more regularly for Australia after Grouts retirement in 1966, playing 12 Tests in 13 months before he also retired and was succeeded by Brian Taber.
Jarmans standing in the squad was reflected by the fact he captaine…
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