Former England captain and fast bowler Bob Willis has passed away at the age of 70. Willis led the English team bet♒ween 1982 and 1984.
He played 90 Tests and finished his international career with 325 wickets. His most ꦕmemorable 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 sa🐬d time for cricket fans all around th⭕e world. Rest In Peace Bob.
You shall be remembered forever for what you have done on﷽ the 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.
Hඣeartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Bob Willis.— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99)
Gutted to hear the news of Bob Willis passing. A lovely person with a great humour who was so proud of Enꦐgland cricket. Legend. 🏴🏏
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8)
So sad at the news of bob Willis .. may his sou🎶l 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, generous🥀 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 news a💮bout a Bob Willis, the debate will𓄧 never be the 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 t♛hen as a commentator.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar)
Saddened at the news of the passing away of . Heartfelt condo🧔lences to his⭕ family and friends.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
Reat in peace Bob. A true England great. Fantastic playe🐬r, 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 his family and friends.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
Saddening to hear of the passing of 🅷Bob Willis. Condolences to his꧙ family.
— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa)
Such sad news. Bob was an English legend, inspire🔯d a generation of fast bowlers around the worl൩d & was a good bloke. RIP mate
— Glenn McGrath (@glennmcgrath11)
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