Colin Cowdrey

Cricket player of England. (1932-2000) · United Kingdom · Athletes · Died at 67

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Michael Colin Cowdrey, Baron Cowdrey of Tonbridge was an English cricketer who played for Kent County Cricket Club from 1950 to 1976, and in 114 Test matches for England from 1954 to 1975. He was born in Ootacamund, Madras Presidency, British India and died in Littlehampton, West Sussex.

A life in dates

2000Died4 December 20001956Wisden Cricketer of the YearAward1954England cricket teamClub1954-19751952Marylebone Cricket ClubClub1952-1975Oxford University Cricket ClubClub1952-19541950Kent County Cricket ClubClub1950-19761932Born24 December 1932

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The MCC flag flying over Westminster Abbey on the day of Cowdrey's memorial service.

Teams 4

England cricket team1954-1975

Marylebone Cricket Club1952-1975

Oxford University Cricket Club1952-1954

Kent County Cricket Club1950-1976

Awards

Wisden Cricketer of the Year1956

Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Knight Bachelor

In their orbit

Child: Chris Cowdrey

In common with Colin

Vic MarksAlso played for Oxford University Cricket Club

Zak CrawleyAlso played for Kent County Cricket Club

Ted DexterAlso played for Marylebone Cricket Club

Trevor BaileyAlso played for Marylebone Cricket Club

Mike DennessAlso played for Kent County Cricket Club

G. O. SmithAlso played for Oxford University Cricket Club

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United Kingdom