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Trevor Bailey dies in fire
« on: February 11, 2011, 12:41:28 AM »
Former England cricketer killed in fire
Published: Fri, 2011-02-11 23:28
 
 
This file image dated April 20, 1956 shows former England cricketer Trevor Bailey, who died in a fire at his home yesterday.


AP Photo LONDON — Former England cricketer Trevor Bailey died in a fire at his home yesterday. He was 87. The former allrounder died in a retirement home in east England. Firefighters rescued his wife. Bailey played 61 Test matches in a 10-year international career and spent 21 seasons with English county side Essex. After retiring as a player, he became a cricket writer and broadcaster. “Trevor Bailey was not only one of the finest all-round cricketers this country has ever produced, he was also someone who made an enormous contribution to the game as an administrator and as a writer and broadcaster,” England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke said.

“His loss will be deeply felt by everyone within the cricket community and we send our sympathies to his family and many friends within the game.” Bailey was best known as a player for an obdurate 71 over more than four hours against Australia at Lord’s in 1953, helping secure a draw in the second Ashes Test. The teams drew every match aside from the final Test at The Oval, which England won by eight wickets to regain the Ashes. (AP)

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