bruce yardley (5 september 1947 – 27 march 2019) was an australian cricketer. he played for the national team in 33 tests and seven odis from 1978 to 1983. he was best known for his off-spin bowling. in total, he bowled 126 test wickets. he was a right-handed batsman, and scored four test half-centuries. as a fielder, he took 31 catches in his 33 tests. he also played for the western australia cricket team. he later coached the sri lanka and singapore national teams.