David Allen
English cricketer and Test player
Born
October 29th, 1935
89 years ago
Died
May 24th, 2014
10 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Played first-class cricket primarily for Essex and represented England in Test matches. Made significant contributions as a medium-fast bowler and a lower-order batsman. Participated in the 1958-59 Ashes series and achieved notable successes in domestic cricket, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. Career spanned over two decades during which he developed a reputation for consistent performances in both batting and bowling.
Represented England in 12 Test matches
Part of the Essex team during multiple County Championships
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