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Doug Insole

English Test and County cricketer, administrator (1926-2017) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 91

Douglas John Insole was an English cricketer, who played for Cambridge University, Essex and in nine Test matches for England, five of them on the 1956-57 tour of South Africa, where he was vice-captain to Peter May.

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ClubYears
England cricket team1950-1957

Awards

Wisden Cricketer of the Year1956

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After retiring from playing, he was prominent in cricket administration, and served as chairman of the England selectors and as President of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2017 · aged 91