New Zealand cricket
Ex-Kiwi skipper Bevan Congdon passes away
Auckland, Feb 10 (CRICKETNMORE) - Former New Zealand skipper Bevan Congdon passed away on Saturday, one day short of his 80th birthday after a long bout of illness.
Congdon, who led New Zealand to their first Test win over Australia, skippered the side on 17 occasions. Congdon made his New Zealand debut in 1965 and played 61 Tests in a career spanning 13 years.