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Dennis Amiss

Cricketer · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Born 1943 · age 83

Dennis Leslie Amiss is a former English cricketer and cricket administrator. He played for both Warwickshire and England. Amiss is known for scoring the first ever century in ODI history, which was also his debut match.

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England cricket team1966-1977
Warwickshire County Cricket Club1960-1987

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Wisden Cricketer of the Year1975
Member of the Order of the British Empire

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A right-handed batsman, he was a stroke maker particularly through extra cover and midwicket - his two favourite areas to score runs. He was an accomplished batsman in all forms of the game. He averaged 42.86 in first-class, 35.06 in List-A, 46.30 in Tests and 47.72 in One Day Internationals. In first-class cricket he scored 102 centuries, and his England record amassed over 50 Tests ranks him with the best England has produced.

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Born 1943 · age 83