Arthur Carr
English cricketer and captain, famous test matches
Born
Died
1963
63 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Played cricket for England from 1921 to 1933. Served as captain of the national team. Made significant contributions in Test matches. Played for Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club and had a notable first-class career. Achieved success as a batsman and occasionally bowled, contributing to both batting and bowling statistics. Retired from cricket in the mid-1930s.
Captained the England Test cricket team
Played for Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club
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