Ex-NZ Test skipper Congdon dies

WELLINGTON: Former New Zealand skipper Beven Congdon passed away on Saturday (February 10), one day short of his 80th birthday, in Auckland, after battling a long illness

Regarded as one of New Zealand’s greatest allrounders, Condon’s batting style was largely dour but could switch gears and bat aggressively as well. With the ball, he was a genial medium pacer, who was more than handy with his outswingers.

Congdon, who had made his debut in 1965, played 61 Tests and 11 One-Day Internationals, scoring 3448 and 338 runs respectively.