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 was born in Pudsey and played for Yorkshire (1951-1968) & (1982-1983), Leicestershire (1969-1978) 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 the Chairman of England's Board of Test Selectors and the England Cricket Coach.
Preceded by: Colin Cowdrey Tony Lewis |
English national cricket captain 1969-1972 1973 |
Followed by: Tony Lewis Mike Denness |