McDermott, Tredrea inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

"The selection committee considered a number of nominees to ultimately choose two of the best players Australia has produced for their contributions to club, state and international cricket," Peter King, the Hall of Fame chairman, said. "Sharon and Craig are well-deserved inductees into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame to join an elite group of people who have given so much to cricket, the game we love."

McDermott played 209 matches for his country, in an international career spanning 12 years, from 1984 to 1996. In 71 Tests, he took 291 wickets, while 138 one-day internationals fetched a return of 203 scalps. He was also the spearhead of Australia’s bowling attack under Allan Border.

Since retiring, he has served in a coaching capacity at the Centre of Excellence. Under his watch, Australia unearthed Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and James Pattinson. McDermott also served as fast bowling coach of the national team in 2011.

"Craig remains one of Australia's standout fast bowlers after a stellar playing and coaching career,” King said. “He endured his fair share of injury given the rigours of pace bowling over a long period of time but fought back each time, highlighting his mental and physical toughness.

"Craig led the Australian attack through a difficult period of recovery under Allan Border, ultimately starting the following eras of success for the Australian men's team."

Tredrea is credited for being one of the fastest bowlers in the women’s game. She played 41 internationals for Australia, taking 30 wickets in 10 Tests and 32 wickets in 31 ODIs. She could also bat, averaging 26.13 in Test cricket, where she had a half-century, and 27.78 in ODIs, where she made four fifties. She also starred in four World Cups, three of which were won by Australia in 1978, 1982 and 1988 respectively.

"Sharon was a trailblazer of the women's game during her career at a time when opportunities for our women's cricketers were few and there was little or no funding available to them,” King said.

"She was a fierce competitor on the field, who always strived for the ultimate performance, but was equally gracious off the field.”