Geoffrey Boycott
Geoffrey Boycott
Geoffrey Boycott OBEis a former Yorkshire and England cricketer. In a prolific and sometimes controversial playing career from 1962 to 1986, Boycott established himself as one of England's most successful opening batsmen and since retiring as a player, he has found further success as a cricket commentator. Boycott made his international debut in a 1964 Test match against Australia. He was noted for his ability to occupy the crease and became a key feature of England's Test batting line up...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionCricket Player
Date of Birth21 October 1940
Winning Test matches in India is a difficult business at the best of times. For England to share the series with only half a full strength side was a terrific performance.
The Prince of Calcutta. Two of his special qualities are his intelligence and articulation, both of which have helped him immensely in the world of contemporary cricket.
Paul Harris is a buffet bowler - you just help yourself.
(James) Anderson has a gift from the gods: he could swing an orange.
Since I had cancer I've realised that every day is a bonus.
I played football for Leeds United under-18s, but at 17 my eyes started to go and I had to wear glasses. The football had to go - there were no contact lenses in 1957.
Once I got cancer of the tongue and throat, I realised that stress is a killer and I had to try and get stress out of my life.