Style
Ring was a large man, 6 feet (183 cm) tall, and with his large hands he was able to impart plenty of spin on the ball, although he was not eager to flight the ball especially in English conditions. As a batsman, he was good enough to be considered a genuine all-rounder however his habit playing the ball in the air prevented him from scoring more runs. Ring never brought himself a bat, choosing to rely on a bat he borrowed from the Victorian Cricket Association practice kit.
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