The cricket community in New South Wales is saddened by the passing of former Australian and New South Wales representative Gordon Rorke, aged 87.
In Sydney Grade Cricket, Rorke played his way through third and second grade into Mosman first grade and Poidevin-Gray Shield matches before making his debut for New South Wales on November 22, 1957.
The fast bowler played 36 first-class matches, including four Test matches for Australia, claiming 88 wickets at 24.60 with three five-wicket hauls and a best of 6-52.
He made his Test debut for Australia against England in January 1959, in the Fourth Test of The Ashes, finishing with match figures of 5-93. Rorke went on to claim three wickets in the Fifth Test at Melbourne, before being selected to tour Pakistan and India in season 1959-60. Rorke finished his international career with 10 wickets at 20.30.
Cricket NSW extends its deepest condolences to Gordon’s family and friends at this difficult time while celebrating his contribution to our game.