LONDON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Former England captain Bob Willis, who bowled his country to a famous Ashes test victory in 1981, has died aged 70 after a short illness, his family said on Wednesday. Willis ...

Former cricketer Lord Ian Botham has sold prized souvenirs from his illustrious playing career, with mementoes from the 1981 Ashes win among the best-selling items. As part of the collection, the ...

Given the position of the match and the series, the drama that had surrounded the Ashes that year, as well as the man himself and the opposition, there is an argument to be made that Kevin Pietersen's ...

If it is indeed possible for a piece of sporting equipment to contain magic, then a very special cricket bat coming up for auction on June 1 must surely be infused with a healthy dose. It is the bat ...

What is it about Headingley? What is it about the extraordinary ability of this otherwise ordinary ground to produce classic Test matches full of compelling sporting drama? No cricket ground in the ...

“We are heartbroken to lose our beloved Bob, who was an incredible husband, father, brother and grandfather,” said a family statement. “He made a huge impact on everybody he knew and we will miss him ...

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