The hallmark of a great captain is the ability to win the toss, at the right time.

In 2007 he was inducted in the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the Allan Border Medal award evening and in 2009 he was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. In 1958 he became Australia's Test captain until his retirement in 1964. "
He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1961 for services to cricket.