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Geoffrey Boycott

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Cricket player of England (born 1940)

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Sir Geoffrey Boycott is a former Test cricketer, who played cricket for Yorkshire and England. In a prolific and sometimes controversial playing career from 1962 to 1986, Boycott established himself as one of England's most successful opening batsmen.

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Headingley Cricket Ground, in Leeds, was Boycott's home and favourite ground, the scene of his hundredth first-class century.Headingley Cricket Ground, in Leeds, was Boycott's home and favourite ground, the scene of his hundredth first-class century.Boycott vs New Zealand national cricket team, Basin Reserve, February 1978Boycott vs New Zealand national cricket team, Basin Reserve, February 1978Boycott dismissed by Richard Collinge. February 1978, Basin ReserveBoycott dismissed by Richard Collinge. February 1978, Basin ReserveBoycott played 38 Test matches against Australia during Ashes' competitions, scoring 2,945 runs at 47.50, with seven centuries.[140]Boycott played 38 Test matches against Australia during Ashes' competitions, scoring 2,945 runs at 47.50, with seven centuries.[140]Boston Hall in Boston Spa, the home of Boycott since 2013Boston Hall in Boston Spa, the home of Boycott since 2013An innings-by-innings breakdown of Boycott's Test match batting career, showing runs scored (red bars) and the average of the last ten innings (blue line). The blue dots indicate an innings where he was not dismissed.[250]An innings-by-innings breakdown of Boycott's Test match batting career, showing runs scored (red bars) and the average of the last ten innings (blue line). The blue dots indicate an innings where he was not dismissed.[250]Insignia of a Knight BachelorInsignia of a Knight Bachelor

In their own words 6

Geoffrey Boycott
said · 2008
Own words

(James) Anderson has a gift from the gods: he could swing an orange.

The Guardian, 2008

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Geoffrey Boycott
said · 1994
Own words

My tactic would be to take a quick single and observe him from the other end.

On Shane Warne, 1994.

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Geoffrey Boycott
said
Own words

They should cut Joel Garner off at the knees to make him bowl at a normal height.

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Teams 3

Gauteng cricket team1971-1972
England cricket team1964-1982
Yorkshire County Cricket Club1962-1986

Awards 3

2019Knight Bachelor
1965Wisden Cricketer of the Year
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Connected to Geoffrey 6

Harry BrookAlso played for Yorkshire County Cricket ClubOllie RobinsonAlso played for Yorkshire County Cricket ClubC. Aubrey SmithAlso played for Gauteng cricket teamYuvraj SinghAlso played for Yorkshire County Cricket ClubYounus KhanAlso played for Yorkshire County Cricket ClubGraeme SmithAlso played for Gauteng cricket team

About this person

Sir Geoffrey Boycott is a former Test cricketer, who played cricket for Yorkshire and England. In a prolific and sometimes controversial playing career from 1962 to 1986, Boycott established himself as one of England's most successful opening batsmen. He was a part of the English squad which finished as runners-up at the 1979 Cricket World Cup.

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

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United Kingdom
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Dates
Born 1940 · age 85
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