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Alan Knott

English cricketer · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Born 1946 · age 80

Alan Philip Eric Knott is a former cricketer who represented England at international level in both Tests and One-Day Internationals (ODI). Knott is widely regarded as one of the most eccentric characters in cricket and as one of the greatest wicket-keepers ever to play the game.

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Career 4

ClubYears
Tasmania cricket team1969-1970
England cricket team1967-1981
Marylebone Cricket Club1965-1977
Kent County Cricket Club1964-1985

Awards

Wisden Cricketer of the Year1970
Member of the Order of the British Empire

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He was described by cricket journalist Simon Wilde as "a natural gloveman, beautifully economical in his movements and armed with tremendous powers of concentration".

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
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Born 1946 · age 80