Watercolour, R Hadlee

Robert Ingpen's original design of an image of New Zealand bowler/all-rounder, Richard Hadlee. The image is included in a tapestry celebrating 150 years of performances and events on the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Hadlee took 431 wickets at an average of 22.29, and made 3,124 runs at 27.16 during 86 Tests from 1972/3 to 1990. In 1990, Hadlee was knighted for his services to cricket.