Serjeant was recalled to the team for the fifth Test, where he replaced Ian Davis as opener. He scored a duck. 1977–78 vs India Although Serjeant was not one of the initial players offered a contract to play World Series Cricket, his success in England saw an attempt to recruit him. Serjeant turned down the offer as he wanted to play establishment cricket. Serjeant enjoyed good domestic form at the beginning of the 1977–78 summer, scoring 129 against New South Wales, 140 against Queensland and 63 against South Australia. He was not only selected in Australia's team for the first Test, but also appointed vice captain under Bob Simpson. He scored a pair in the first Test failed twice against India for WA, then failed twice again in the second Test. Serjeant managed to keep his position for the next two Tests. In the third he made 85, which he later described as his best innings. However he failed in the second innings, and in both digs in the 4th Test. He was dropped for the final Test of the series, but was kept on for the tour to the West Indies. 1977–78 West Indies Tour In the West Indies Serjeant scored 63 in his first tour game but a duck in the second. This meant he was initially not picked in the first Test team but a last minute illness to Rick Darling saw him open – he scored 3 and 40. Serjeant then made 114 against Barbados but failed twice in the second test. Serjeant kept his place in the third Test. He made a duck in the first innings but scored 124 in the second, helping lead Australia to a famous victory. In the fourth Test Serjeant made 49 and 4 then 26 and 32 not out in the fifth. Later career Serjeant struggled early during the 1978–79 season and was unable to regain his place in the Australian team. However, he performed solidly for Western Australia for the next few seasons. He was appointed vice captain at the beginning of the 1981–82 season. Post-cricket career Serjeant graduated from Curtin University with a degree in science in 1972 and worked as a chemist at SCGH for 12 years. He then became a financial planner, working under former Australian bowler Sam Gannon from 1988 onwards. References External links 1951 births Living people Australia Test cricketers Australia One Day