his first-class career with 471 wickets at an average of 32.08 and scored two centuries. Post retirement career Since retiring from playing professionally after the 1987–1988 season, Bright has served as a selector for the Victorian state team, as well as Under 17 and 19 teams. He has taken on a number of coaching roles. His son, Adam Bright, plays baseball for Australia. In December 1990 he went for 1–109 in an Australian XI vs World XI game to raise funds for a school. Bright became a Victoria selector in April 2002. Ray has recently taken up the senior assistant coaching role with the Vermont South Cricket Club in the Box Hill Reporter league where his son Matt opens the bowling and batting in the 1st XI. Ray can usually be found in the newly constructed social rooms enjoying a quiet drink and entertaining many with tales of yesteryear. He was cricket adviser on the mini series Howzat! Kerry Packer's War. Personal life Bright was married twice. He met his English-born second wife, Jacquie, on the 1977 tour of England and has two sons. Career highlights Tests Test Debut: vs England, Manchester, 1977 Last Test: vs India, Mumbai, 1986–1987 Bright's best Test batting score of 33 was made against England, Lord's, 1981 His best Test bowling figures of 7 for 87 came against Pakistan, Karachi, 1979–1980 One-day internationals ODI Debut: vs New Zealand, Dunedin, 1973–1974 Last ODI: vs Pakistan, Sharjah, 1985–1986 Bright's best ODI batting score of 19 not out was made against West Indies, Melbourne, 1979–1980 His best ODI bowling figures of 1 for 28 came against Pakistan, Sharjah, 1985–1986 He captained Australia in one ODI, a loss References External links HowSTAT! statistical profile on Ray Bright Tribute to Ray Bright 1954 births Living people Australia One Day International cricketers Australia Test cricketers Cricketers from Melbourne Victoria cricketers World Series Cricket players Australian cricketers People from Footscray, Victoria