robert neil harvey (born 8 october 1928) is an australian former cricketer who represented the australian cricket team between 1948 and 1963, playing in 79 test matches. he was the vice-captain of the team from 1957 until his retirement. an attacking left-handed batsman, sharp fielder and occasional off-spin bowler, harvey was the senior batsman in the australian team for much of the 1950s and was regarded by wisden as the finest fielder of his era. upon his retirement, harvey was the second-most prolific test run-scorer and century-maker for australia.