Peter Allan (Australian cricketer)

Peter John Allan (31 December 1935 – 22 June 2023) was an Australian cricketer who played in one Test in 1965.

[2] Allan opened the bowling in the First Test at Brisbane in the 1965–66 Ashes series, taking two wickets in the drawn match.

[4][5] However, he was injured just before the Test, and replaced by Graham McKenzie, who took 6 for 48 as Australia won by an innings.

Allan continued opening the bowling for Queensland until he retired after a successful 1968–69 season in which he headed the national averages with 46 wickets at 16.36.

[2] On 14 July 2000, Allan was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his cricketing achievements.