About Phil Carlson
Phillip Henry Carlson (8 August 1951 – 29 July 2022) was an Australian cricketer who played in two Test matches and four One Day Internationals (ODIs) in 1979. He was an all-rounder who played for Queensland between 1969–70 and 1980–81. He played his two Test matches for Australia v England in the 1978–79 Ashes series and the four One Day Internationals against the same opponents. He was called up by Australia when most of their regular first-choice players were playing in World Series Cricket. == Early life == Carlson was born in the Nundah suburb of Brisbane on 8 August 1951. He started playing cricket for Northern Suburbs, where he caught the interest of State selectors when he was in first grade. == Career == === Domestic === Carlson made his first class debut for Queensland when he was 18, as a batsman. He scored 85 in his second game and began bowling as a back up bowler. He scored his first century in 1971–72 – the same season saw him pick up his first five wicket haul. Carlson played the 1973 season in the Lancashire League for Bacup.
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