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Phil Sharpe

English Test and County cricketer, Test selector (1936-2014) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 77

Philip John Sharpe was an English cricketer, who played in twelve Test matches from 1963 to 1969, and was one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1963. He played all of his county cricket for Yorkshire and Derbyshire, and played in Minor counties cricket for Norfolk.

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England cricket team1963-1969

Awards

Wisden Cricketer of the Year1963

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However he was despised by Geoff Boycott because of what Boycott perceived as his “social, rather weak and insipid attitude towards cricket”.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1936 to 2014 · aged 77