Dirk Wellham was one of Australian cricket’s most intriguing talents of the early 1980s. Thrust into the national side at just 22, he made history by scoring centuries on both his first-class and Test debuts. Wisden described him as “sturdy, pugnacious and well organised” — a perfect summary of his batting style.

In this video, we revisit Dirk Wellham’s journey, his leadership across three Australian states, and a gritty innings of 36 runs off 63 balls against Pakistan in the First Innings of the 2nd Test at Brisbane in 1981. It was a knock built on patience, technique, and old-school Test match temperament.

From Ashes tours to Sheffield Shield triumphs, Wellham’s career may have been short at international level, but his domestic legacy remains strong.

📌 Watch, enjoy, and tell us in the comments — do you think Dirk Wellham deserved a longer Test career?

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