Robert Croft
Cricketer and sportscaster with BBC
Born
May 25th, 1970
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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An accomplished cricketer who played for Glamorgan and represented England in Test and One Day International matches. Renowned for his off-spin bowling, achieved over 200 wickets in first-class cricket. Transitioned into a career in sports broadcasting, becoming a commentator and analyst, particularly with the BBC. Contributed to cricket coverage through insightful commentary and engaging discussions.
Played for Glamorgan County Cricket Club
Represented England in Test and ODI formats
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