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(Australian Former Cricketer) Neil Harvey, an Australian cricketer, represented the national team from 1948 to 1963 in 79 Test matches. He was renowned for his aggressive left-handed batting, outstanding fielding skills, and occasional off-spin bowling. A crucial member of the Australian team in the 1950s, Harvey achieved significant milestones, including being the second-highest Test run-scorer and century-maker for Australia at the time of his retirement. He also served as the team's vice-captain and later became a national selector. Harvey's contributions to cricket were recognized with inductions into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame and the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.