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Bob Willis
Thu, December 26 2019
Boxing Day Test: Why Are England Cricketers Wearing Black Armbands in Centurion?
England legend Bob Willis died aged 70 after a long illness earlier this month.
Fri, December 06 2019
Bob Willis was like a big brother: Ian Botham
Ian Botham on Thursday described Bob Willis as a "big brother" and "amazing friend" after his fellow former England captain and 1981 Ashes star lost his battle with cancer.
Wed, December 04 2019
Former England Captain And Legendary Fast Bowler Bob Willis Dies Aged 70
England legend Bob Willis has died aged 70 on Wednesday after a long illness. The right-arm pacer represented England in 90 Tests and 64 ODIs.
Mon, August 26 2019
Ashes 2019: Bob Willis rates Ben Stokes’ Headingley heist as greater than Ian Botham’s 1981 heroics
For Ian Botham in 1981 and Andrew Flintoff in 2005, add Ben Stokes 2019 to Ashes folklore.
Tue, March 05 2019
World Cup Countdown: 1983 – India down overconfident England to reach final
India outplayed an overconfident England team to reach the final of the Prudential World Cup.
Mon, March 04 2019
World Cup Countdown: 1983 – Bob Willis’ captaincy wins him Man of the Match
Bob Willis won the Man of the Match in a World Cup encounter, for not his bowling, but his impeccable captaincy against Sri Lanka.
Sun, February 24 2019
World Cup Countdown: 1979 – Canada shot out for 45
With 95 days to go, in our latest World Cup Countdown, we recall how Canada were skittled for a meagre 45 in their clash against England.
Thu, January 17 2019
Wicketkeeping hasn’t improved in the last 20 years: Mike Brearley
Brearley, a big admirer of India captain Virat Kohli, has no qualms about the swashbuckling batsman leading the side in all three formats.
Wed, April 18 2018
Virat Kohli wants to get accustomed to English conditions during county stint with Surrey
Virat Kohli will be the fifth Indian to play for Surrey.
Tue, March 27 2018
Bob Willis wants Virat Kohli to be made to suffer in England
Kohli will be playing five games for Surrey.