Andy Bichel, a right-arm fast bowler who played for the great Australian teams of the late 1990s and early 2000s, was born on August 27, 1970 in Laidley, Queensland.
Background
He has mostly represented Essex, Worcestershire, Queensland, and the Australian Legends XI, as well as the Australian cricket team.
Following his retirement, he served as a bowling coach for the Chennai Super Kings of the Indian Super League.
Debut
On the 5th of January, 1997, he made his ODI debut against West Indies at Adelaide Oval, and on the 25th of January, 1997, he made his Test debut at The Gabba against West Indies.
On July 2, 2004, he made his T20 debut against Gloucestershire at Worcester.
Rise to Glory
In the ODI against South Africa in Sydney in 2002, and also against England in Port Elizabeth in 2003, he was named Man of the Match.
During the 2003 World Cup campaign, his career took off.
Low Points
The most tragic aspect of his life was that he was born during the era of Brett Lee and other great Australian fast bowlers, but he was never a regular for the Australian teams.
Furthermore, a shoulder injury hampered his cricket career, as his results deteriorated as a result of the injury.
Record in Numbers
In several times, Bichel was able to save Australia from losing matches.
It’s worth mentioning his most memorable 7–20 victory over England in the 2003 World Cup.
This bowling performance is now rated as one of his finest against England in one-day internationals, best bowling at St George’s Park in one-day internationals, and best bowling in World Cups.
Retirement
He retired on February 9, 2009, after his contract to play cricket for Australia was not offered to him, indicating that they did not want to have Bichel in the side.
He then worked as a bowling coach for the Chennai Super Kings, one of the most famous IPL franchises.