Former England Cricket Captain  Bob Willis dies at 70
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Former England Cricket Captain Bob Willis dies at 70

December 5, 2019

Former England cricket captain Bob Willis has died aged 70 after illness.

The former fast bowler, who made his debut in 1971, was a key player for more than a decade and played in 90 Tests and 64 ODIs, before retiring in 1984.

Willis finished a glittering career with 325 Test wickets – fourth all-time behind James Anderson (575), Stuart Broad (471) and Ian Botham (383) – and 899 first class wickets.

He enjoyed a long career in broadcasting after his retirement in 1984, first for the BBC and then latterly on Sky.

Willis is survived by his wife Lauren, daughter Katie, brother David and sister Ann.

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