Colin Cowdrey
Cricketer and England captain
Born
December 24th, 1932
92 years ago
Died
2000
25 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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An Indian-English cricketer who played for England from 1954 to 1975. Cowdrey was a prominent batsman and served as captain of the England cricket team on multiple occasions. He made significant contributions in both Test and One Day International formats. His career was characterized by resilience and skill, achieving considerable success in various matches, including Test series against Australia and India. Cowdrey also played first-class cricket for Kent County Cricket Club, where he established a strong legacy.
Scored 8,000 Test runs
Led England to victory in the Ashes series
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