Brett Patman was a talent leg spinner who made his first grade debut for St George District Cricket Club at the age of 18 in 1981. Brett is the club first grade playing number 279.
At the beginning of 1982 Brett was selected in the Australian Under 19 team to play Pakistan and in a team captained by future Test batsman Mike Veletta.
In the First Test Brett put in a fine all-round performance despite Australia loss by 8 wickets. He scored 40 and 26 and took 4 for 11 off 10 overs in Pakistans under 19s first innings.
Brett played first grade cricket in Sydney and Brisbane so let’s find out more about Brett’s journey in the game.