Legendary Lillee becomes WACA president
Dennis Lillee, one of Australia's meanest and greatest fast bowlers, will begin a career in the Western Australian Cricket Association's boardroom after he was elected president last night.
Wisden Cricinfo staff
07-Jul-2005
Dennis Lillee, one of Australia's meanest and greatest fast bowlers, will begin a career in the Western Australian Cricket Association's boardroom after he was elected president last night.
Lillee, who took 355 wickets in 70 Tests before becoming a global coach, succeeded Brian Rakich and his two-year term will begin next month.
The former Australian Test players Graeme Wood and Sam Gannon were nominated as vice-presidents, replacing Bill Bryant and Cricket Australia director Bob Paulsen.
Lillee said his first duties would be to implement a membership drive and address staff concerns.
"I'm under no illusions that it's going to be walk in and swan around. It's get the glove on and get dirty," Lillee told ABC online.
"I'd like to be able to help convince people to join the WACA and become members of a new WACA, which will be heading forward."