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Bob Woolmer

English cricket player (1948-2007) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 58

Robert Andrew Woolmer was an English cricket coach, cricketer, and a commentator. He played in 19 Test matches and six One Day Internationals for the England cricket team and later coached South Africa, Warwickshire and Pakistan.

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Career 3

ClubYears
England cricket team1975-1981
KwaZulu-Natal cricket team1973-1976
Kent County Cricket Club1968-1984

Awards

Sitara-i-Imtiaz2007
Wisden Cricketer of the Year1976

About this person

During his coaching career with South Africa, he led the team to being the winners of the 1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy, first of the only two ICC titles the country has won to date.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1948 to 2007 · aged 58