Cyril Washbrook
Cricket player of England. (1914-1999) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 84
Cyril Washbrook was an English cricketer, who played for Lancashire and England. He had a long career, split by World War II, and ending when he was aged 44.
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England cricket team1937-1956
Lancashire County Cricket Club1933-1959
Marylebone Cricket Club
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Washbrook, who is most famous for opening the batting for England with Len Hutton, which he did 51 times, played a total of 592 first-class cricket matches, of which 37 were Tests. Washbrook was named one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1947.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 1999 · aged 84
