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Robert George Dylan Willis was born on May 30, 1949 at Sunderland in Co Durham. He was one of the England best ever cricketers.
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| Batting Style |
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Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style |
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Right-arm fast |
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| Career Statistics |
Tests |
ODIs |
| Matches |
90 |
64 |
| Wickets |
325 |
80 |
| Bowling average |
25.20 |
10.37 |
| 5 wickets in innings |
16 |
0 |
| 10 wickets in innings |
0 |
N/A |
| Best bowling |
8 for 43 |
4 for 11 |
| Runs scored |
840 |
83 |
| Batting average |
11.50 |
10.37 |
| 100s |
0 |
0 |
| 50s |
0 |
0 |
| Top score |
28* |
24 |
| Catches |
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| Stumping |
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- |
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| Test Debut |
| Bob Willis made his test debut in Jan. 9-14, 1971 against Australlia at Sydney. |
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| ODI Debut |
| Bob Willis made his ODI debut against West Indies at Leeds on Sep. 5, 1973. |
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Achievements and World Records
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Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1978. |
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Willis remained captain of England for 18 times including 7 winning, 5 losses and 6 drawn. |
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| Present life |
At present he is working as commentator for Sky television. |
