Henry Blofeld
Cricketer and cricket commentator
Born
September 23rd, 1939
85 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Played cricket for Cambridge University and Norfolk. Served as a cricket commentator for the BBC, providing commentary on Test matches and county games. Authored several books on cricket, including memoirs that capture the sport's essence and history. Actively engaged in promoting the game through various media platforms.
Played for Cambridge University and Norfolk
Provided commentary for BBC cricket broadcasts
Authored cricket-related literature
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