There were more than a few breakout stories in 99, but few more
fascinating than that of a left-arm pace bowling spearhead from New
Zealand who used a three fingers "claw" grip on the white Dukes ball
to swing it just the right amount and finish the tournament equal
leading wicket taker with Shane Warne.

His name was Geoff Allott, and his '99 World Cup was one of three
major highlights in an otherwise brief international career.

As a young cricketer who took up fast bowling relatively late, Allott
was something of a shooting star for New Zealand, but showed his
capabilities from the very start, bowling his side to a thrilling tie
against England at home in 1997.

Though he struggled in Australia the following summer, Allott's pace
and thoughtfulness made him an attractive option for the Black Caps,
who under the leadership of Stephen Fleming and Steve Rixon were
making themselves a force to be reckoned with in one day cricket.

Returning to the team against South Africa early in '99, Allott
showcased a remodeled action and a knack for vital wickets, earning
him a place in the squad to England. Even before he got there, a batch
of training balls gave him an indication that 1999 might be his year.
Geoff Allott joined us to discuss his part in New Zealand's run all
the way to the Cup semi-finals.

There were more than a few breakout stories in 99, but few more fascinating than that of a left-arm pace bowling spearhead from New Zealand who used a three fingers "claw" grip on the white Dukes ball to swing it just the right amount and finish the tournament equal leading wicket taker with Shane Warne. His name was Geoff&nbsp;Allott, and his '99 World Cup was one of three major highlights in an otherwise brief international career. As a young cricketer who took up fast bowling relatively late,&nbsp;Allott was something of a shooting star for New Zealand, but showed his capabilities from the very start, bowling his side to a thrilling tie against England at home in 1997. Though he struggled in Australia the following summer,&nbsp;Allott's pace and thoughtfulness made him an attractive option for the Black Caps, who under the leadership of Stephen Fleming and Steve Rixon were making themselves a force to be reckoned with in one day cricket. Returning to the team against South Africa early in '99,&nbsp;Allott showcased a remodeled action and a knack for vital wickets, earning him a place in the squad to England. Even before he got there, a batch of training balls gave him an indication that 1999 might be his year. Geoff&nbsp;Allott&nbsp;joined us to discuss his part in New Zealand's run all the way to the Cup semi-finals.

A new series from the team at The Greatest Season That Was Presents... US Revolution.

US Revolution features Mason, Shannon Gill and American broadcaster Ed Wyatt in an exploration of Australian Rules Football's US connections. The eight-part series will feature interviews with Paul Roos, Jason Holmes and former ESPN broadcaster Bob Ley. 

Follow The Greatest Season That Was on Twitter - @TGSTW_Presents.

The Greatest Season That Was is produced Jay Mueller and is part of the Bad Producer Podcast Network.

A new series from the team at <a href="https://twitter.com/TGSTW_Presents">The Greatest Season That Was Presents</a>... US Revolution.
US Revolution features Mason, <a href="https://twitter.com/ShannonGill13">Shannon Gill</a> and American broadcaster <a href="https://twitter.com/edwyatt">Ed Wyatt</a> in an exploration of Australian Rules Football's US connections. The eight-part series will feature interviews with Paul Roos, Jason Holmes and former ESPN broadcaster <a href="https://twitter.com/BobLeyESPN">Bob Ley</a>.&nbsp;
Follow The Greatest Season That Was on Twitter - <a href="https://www.twitter.com/TGSTW_Presents">@TGSTW_Presents</a>.
The Greatest Season That Was is produced <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaybillmueller">Jay Mueller</a> and is part of the <a href="https://www.badproducerproductions.com">Bad Producer Podcast Network.</a>

An in-depth look at the greatest seasons in world sport

The Greatest Season That Was Presents...

The first season explored Australian Football's greatest season: 1993. Season two made the case that the 1999 Cricket World Cup is Cricket's greatest season. Season three told the story of a failed footy merger that saw one club eventually fade away and the other reach the highest level of success. Season four told the story of Australia A. 

This season reveals the ties between AFL and the USA. 

Presented by Mason Cox, Shannon Gill and Ed Wyatt. Produced by Bad Producer Productions

The first season explored Australian Football's greatest season: 1993. Season two made the case that the 1999 Cricket World Cup is Cricket's greatest season. Season three told the story of a failed footy merger that saw one club eventually fade away and the other reach the highest level of success. Season four told the story of Australia A.&nbsp;
This season reveals the ties between AFL and the USA.&nbsp;
Presented by Mason Cox, Shannon Gill and Ed Wyatt. Produced by <a href="https://www.badproducerproductions.com">Bad Producer Productions</a>

New Zealand's Geoff Allott joins Adam, Shannon and Dan to talk about the 1999 Cricket World Cup

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