Ryan Sidebottom
English cricketer and 2005 Ashes winner

Born
January 15th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Played cricket as a left-arm fast bowler primarily for Yorkshire and England. Made his Test debut in 2001 and returned to the international scene in 2003. Achieved significant success during the 2005 Ashes series, where England secured a victory over Australia for the first time in nearly two decades. Accumulated over 400 first-class wickets and contributed to England's ODI squad as well. Retired from international cricket in 2010.
Winning the 2005 Ashes with England
Taking over 400 first-class wickets
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