Ray Illingworth

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Ray Illingworth
Source: [1], 27 August 1973

Raymond ("Ray") Illingworth (born 8 June 1932) is a former English cricketer, cricket commentator and cricket administrator. Illingworth played for Yorkshire, Leicestershire and England. He was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1960.

Illingworth captained England in 31 test matches, winning 12, losing 5 and drawing 14.

Eventually he became a selector on England's Board of Selectors.

Preceded by:
Colin Cowdrey
Tony Lewis
English national cricket captain
1969-1972
1973
Followed by:
Tony Lewis
Mike Denness

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