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Tom Graveney
Mon, February 29 2016
Alf Gover: 13 famous cricketing students of one of game’s best player-makers
A jack of all trades, Alf Gover was a journalist besides being a cricketer, trainer and technical adviser of 1953-film ‘The Final Test’. He even served the army during the 1939-45 War as a company sergeant major, before rising to the rank of major.
Sun, December 27 2015
Yearenders 2015: 13 international cricketers who passed away in 2015
Richie Benaud was one of the prominent names of cricket fraternity who left the planet in 2015.
Mon, November 09 2015
Tom Graveney: Class is permanent, as proved by cover drives at 76
The grand finale of Tom Graveney’s tale of elegance and charm was scripted across three years and 24 Tests, a surreal swansong against the backdrop of a glorious sunset.
Wed, November 04 2015
England cricketers wear black armbands in honour of Tom Graveney during 3rd Test against Pakistan
Tom Graveney, who passed away on November 4, was paid tribute to by England cricketers by wearing black armbands during the 3rd Test against Pakistan.
Wed, November 04 2015
Former English cricketer Tom Graveney passes away at 88
Graveney played 79 Tests and scored 4882 runs at a poignant average of 44.38 in his enticing international career.
Wed, November 04 2015
Tom Graveney: One of the most elegant batsmen of all time
“In an age preoccupied by accountancy, he has given the game warmth and colour and inspiration far beyond the tally of the scorebook,” wrote JM Kilburn about Tom Graveney.
Wed, November 04 2015
Tom Graveney passes away at 88
Tom Graveney, the former England captain and president of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), has died at the age of 88.
Wed, November 04 2015
Tom Graveney: Life and times
Graveney was a regular for England throughout the 1950s. He was the Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1953.
Thu, June 16 2016
Tom Graveney: 11 facts about the fine England batsman
Tom Graveney was one of the finest batsmen to have played for England. In 79 Tests, he scored 4,882 runs at an average of 44.38.
Thu, June 16 2016
Tom Graveney: The man who played his best cricket after he turned 39
Tom Graveney was one of the most elegant and graceful batsmen to play for England. Surprisingly, he peaked after 39, after being recalled to the Test side to face Wes Hall and Charlie Griffith.