Wayne Clark

Who is Wayne Clark?

Wayne Maxwell Clark is a former Australian cricketer who played in 10 Tests and 2 ODIs from 1977 to 1979.

Clark rejected Kerry Packer's offer to be a part of World Series Cricket, preferring instead to concentrate on playing for his country. He played 10 tests and 2 ODIs during the WSC era. When the WSC cricket players were available for selection again, Clark was unable to win back his place in the Australian team.

Clark was the centre of controversy during Australia's 1978 tour of the West Indies when local umpire Douglas Sang Hue publicly expressed his doubts about the legality of Clark and team mate Bruce Yardley's bowling, although neither had ever been called for throwing before. This statement and the no balling of Yardley for throwing in a tour match led to Sang Hue's appointment to umpire the 5th and final Test of the series to be withdrawn, which in turn led to anger from the West Indian public who believed Sang Hue was replaced at the Australian team's request.