Former England captain and fast bowler Bob Willis has passe𓂃d away at the age of 70. Willis led the English team between 1982 and 1984.
He played ♓90 Tests and finished his international career with 325 wickets. His most memorable performance came against Australia in 1981. During the third Ashes Test that year, Willis dismantled the Aussies with his lethal bowling and took eight wickets for 43 runs.
At the time of Willis’ retirement, only Australia’s Dennis Lillee had claimed more wickets in Test cricket, and he remains fourth on the all-time list of England wicket-takers after James Anderson, Stuart Broad, and Ian Botham.
Cricket fraternity paid tributes to Willis on Twitter:
Great cricketer .. even better bloke RIP Bob
— Nasser Hussain (@nassercricket)
Such a sad time fꦓor cricket fans all around the world. Rest In Peace Bob.
You sh🍎all be remembered forever for what you have done on ꦆthe pitch!
— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards)
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I wasn’t fortunate enough to see him bowl but loved his sense of humour and insights on the game.
Heartfelt condolences to the family and꧂ friends of Bob Willis.— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99)
Gut🍎ted to𝓡 hear the news of Bob Willis passing. A lovely person with a great humour who was so proud of England cricket. Legend. 🏴🏏
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8)
So sad at the news of bob Willis .. may his soul rest in peace .. 🐼love to his entire family .. india Will miss a stalwart ..
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99)
Incredibly sad to hear the news about Bob Willis. He was a true great, generou🀅s in sharing his knowledge about the game and a lovely man. RIP Bob x
— James Anderson (@jimmy9)
Such sad news regarding the legend Bob Willis
An icon of the game I love,growing up as an 11 year old watching big Bob running down the hill 8/43 at the home of cricket Headingley
I’ll miss you Bob
A glass of red will be raised tonight x🏏🙏— Darren Gough MBE (@DGoughie)
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Such sad n෴ews about a Bob Willis, the debate will never be t༺he same
— Heather Knight (@Heatherknight55)
Very sad news to hear the passing of Bob Willis.. One of England’s greatest ever.. Huge heart that was fierce in all battles let alone the Ashes… Only met him a few times but was always a gentlemen and just loved the game of cricket..
— Damien Martyn🏏 (@damienmartyn)
Nothing but admiration for Bob Willis. Both as a cricketer and then𓆉 as a commentator𓂃.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar)
Saddened at the news of the passing away of . Heartfelt condolences to his family and frien🌊ds.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
Reat in peace Bob. A true Engla✱nd great. Fantastic player, pundit and a lovely man with a great sense of humour. Love to all his close family and friends as well.
— Joe Root (@root66)
Sad to hear of the passing away of Bob Willis. Condolences to hiဣs fam♌ily and friends.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
Saddening to hear of the passing of Bob Willis. Condolences to his�꧟� family.
— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa)
Such sad news. Bob was an English legend, inspired a generation of fast bowlers aꦐround the world &amꦕp; was a good bloke. RIP mate
— Glenn McGrath (@glennmcgrath11)
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