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• Bob Willis – a life in pictures

  04-12-2019 20:27
  
  One of England’s most famous bowlers, Bob Willis, has died aged 70. The fast bowler captained England in both Tests and one day internationals and took 325 wickets in 90 Tests from 1971 to 1984. He later put his knowledge and experience to good use when he picked up the microphone to become a pundit and commentator on the game Continue reading...
  
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• Bob Willis, hero of Headingley, inspired teammates with his excellence| Vic Marks

  04-12-2019 20:15
  
  Former England fast bowler and captain helped turn around the 1981 Ashes before becoming an outspoken commentatorBob Willis was one of England’s greatest fast bowlers. His 325 wickets from 90 matches place him at number four in the list of all-time English wicket-takers in Test cricket. Yet you would never have guessed that if you looked across the dressing room at the exhausted figure in the string vest after a long day in the field.Willis had no right to be such a successful pace bowler.
  
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• Bob Willis: memorable moments from the former England cricket captain – video

  04-12-2019 18:53
  
  Bob Willis, the former England cricket captain, has died aged 70. On the pitch Willis made 90 Test appearances for his country, taking 325 wickets in the process. He is fourth among England’s all-time wicket-takers. In a memorable third Test at Headingley in 1981, he took a career-best 8-43. After retiring he enjoyed a long career as a broadcaster. Continue reading...
  
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• Bob Willis obituary

  04-12-2019 18:14
  
  Former England cricket captain regarded as one of the finest fast bowlers of his generationIn the 1970s and early 80s, when English cricket was beset by regular crises and deep malaises, offset by the occasional moment of outrageous glory, there was one sight to gladden patriotic hearts: Bob Willis – all 6ft 6in of him – charging towards the stumps.Willis, who has died of cancer aged 70, was the best English fast bowler of his generation, and also the staunchest. When others defected
  
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• Bob Willis, former England cricket captain, dies aged 70

  04-12-2019 17:00
  
  Willis played in 90 Tests between 1971 and 1984Bowler also played for Surrey and WarwickshireBob Willis, the former England cricket captain, has died aged 70, his family announced on Tuesday.The pace bowler made 90 Test match appearances for his country and took 325 wickets. He played a key part in the memorable 1981 third Test at Headingley that was won from a seemingly-impossible position and enjoyed a long career in broadcasting after his retirement in 1984.Continue reading...
  
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• The ethics of walking in cricket: from Socrates to Nietzsche

  04-12-2019 11:38
  
  To walk or not to walk, that is the question. What would Aristotle, Plato and Kant have done had they felt a nick?By Anthony McGowan for The NightwatchmanIt has been a frustrating season. You’ve managed a scratchy 30, a couple of awkward teens and more ducks than a farmyard pond in a children’s picture book. Thoughts of retirement float into your mind, along with the existential terror of what might take the place of these long days on a green field under greying skies. Golf? God, no
  
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