Alex Tudor
Cricketer and coach, played for England
Born
October 23rd, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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An English cricketer and coach, Tudor played as a fast bowler and lower-order batsman for the England national team. His international career spanned from 1998 to 2000, during which he participated in Test matches and One Day Internationals. Tudor achieved prominence in the 1999 Cricket World Cup, where he represented England. After retiring from professional playing, he transitioned to coaching, contributing to the development of young cricketers in various capacities.
Competed in the 1999 Cricket World Cup
Played for Surrey in domestic cricket
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