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Bob Willis was an English cricketer and commentator, widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. He played 90 Tests and 64 ODIs for England, taking 899 and 80 wickets respectively, and captained the team in 18 Tests and 28 ODIs.
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Dec 4, 2019 · Bob Willis, who took 325 wickets in 90 Tests and led England in 18 matches, passed away after a long illness. He was a legend of English cricket and a commentator for Sky Sports, known for his fast bowling and his criticism of current players.
A case could be made that Bob Willis was the most courageous fast bowler who ever played for England. After operations on both knees in 1975, when he was 26, he seldom bowled...
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Dec 4, 2019 · Willis was the leading wicket-taker for England and one of the few world-class pacemen in his era. He captained England in the 1981 Ashes and the 1983 World Cup, and later became a popular pundit on Sky Sports.
Dec 4, 2019 · Bob Willis, a fast-bowler and a Sky Cricket expert, passed away from prostate cancer. He was known for his legendary 8-43 at Headingley in 1981 and his long career in broadcasting.
Dec 4, 2019 · Bob Willis, who took 325 Test wickets and led England to a famous Ashes win in 1981, passed away at 70. He was a passionate and forthright commentator who changed his name to Robert George Dylan Willis by deed poll.
Dec 6, 2019 · The fast bowler was a mainstay of the England team for more than a decade, playing in 90 Tests and 64 one-day internationals. He also enjoyed a long career in broadcasting and was remembered for his outstanding cricket career, in particular his 8-43 in the Headingley Test victory over Australia in 1981.
