John Dyson was a determined opening batsman for NSW & Australia playing 30 Tests between 1977 & 1984 – not the ideal era in which to be opening the batting. 5 of his tests were against the West Indies in their prime and in 1982 scored 127 not out to draw the Sydney test against an attack comprising Michael Holding, Joel Garner, Sylvester Clarke & Colin Croft – no mean feat.

He also top scored in both Australian innings of the Headingly Test of “Botham’s Ashes” in 1981. John made 102 in the first innings and was the 6th wicket to fall for 34 out of Australia’s total of 111 chasing 130. He scored 1015 runs @ 63 with a best of 241 to be named Sheffield Shield player of the year in 1983/84.

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