As a kid playing cricket in the backyard in Goulburn, Trevor Bayliss was just like millions of young Australians who wanted to emulate their cricketing heroes. In the 70s kids were littered with choice, Ian Chappell, Greg Chappell, Dennis Lillee, Jeff Thomson, Max Walker and a favourite to many Doug Walters. Trevor chose to be Dougie.
Whilst Trevor (TB) may not have reached the heights of Walters’s distinguished cricket career there are several similarities between the two. Both from the bush, easy-going, dashing middle-order batsman with a mantra of actions speaks louder than words, they’ve both made an immense contribution to NSW Cricket. They also share the same birthday, 21 December.
Bayliss made his first-class debut for NSW in season 1985/86 and went on to play 58 first-class and 50 one day games for New South Wales.
A dashing right-hand batsman Bayliss 3,060 runs first-class runs at an average of 35.58 and highest score of 163. He scored 5 centuries and 15 x 50s.
In one day cricket, he scored 1,196 runs at 29.90 with one century and 6 x 50s
He was brilliant in the field and was more than capable with the gloves on behind the stumps.
The 1989/90 was a particularly memorable season for Bayliss as he locked down the number 3 batting position and scored 901 runs at 56.31. Second only to Mark Waugh tally of 967 runs at 80.58.
It was also the year that NSW beat Queensland to win the Sheffield Shield competition. The NSW top order in the final was Steve Small, Mark Taylor, Trevor Bayliss, Steve Waugh, Mark Waugh, and Mark O’Neill with Greg Matthews coming in at number 7. Strong order.
As a player former International and NSW Fast Bowler Mike Whitney speaks in glowing terms of Bayliss.
“I played with him for pretty much his whole career as we retired at almost the same time. The enduring thing about him is the fact you have to look at New South Wales teams that he played in. They were full of amazing Test cricketers and he held his own in that side. He cemented a position in that team as a middle-order batsman and a gun-fielder.”
“He had a tremendous work ethic and commitment. Back on this days, no freeways, he lived in Penrith and travel an hour and half to training, be the first there and be the last to leave for another 90 minute trip.”
On retirement, Bayliss moved into the coaching ranks and is CV is first class. He coached NSW to two Sheffield Shield wins, the Sydney Sixers to the BBL, and 2 IPL trophies. He coached Sri Lankan and just recently completed a very successful stint as the head coach of England.
He was appointed England coach after their disappointing 2015 World Cup campaign and guided their fortunes through an Ashes victory in 2015 and ultimately World Cup Victory in 2019.
During his tenure, England played 60 Tests winning 27 (45%) and 98 one day internationals winning 65 (66%).
It’s Bayliss easy-going approach to man-management that’s been credited to his coaching success over many years and wherever he’s coached.
Former Australian Wicket Keeper Brad Haddin worked very closely with Bayliss when he was the NSW captain
“He is a good person and takes a lot of anxiety out of the dressing rooms and get cricketers enjoying the game, he doesn’t rant and rave and is pretty even-tempered.”
From the kid playing in the backyard having fun batting like Doug Walters, enjoyment has always been at the forefront of his cricket as a player and coach.
Well played TB, NSW Baggy Blue
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