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Geoffrey Boycott
Born in Fitzwilliam on 21 October 1940, Geoffrey Boycott played for England from 1964 to 1982. His 8,114 Test runs rank seventh on England's all-time list, and his 108 Test caps 12th. He also played 36 ODIs, scoring 1,082 runs, and took seven Test wickets and five ODI wickets.
Boycott was named in England's squad for the 1979 Cricket World Cup, where England finished runners-up. His England career ended in 1982.
Boycott was named in England's squad for the 1979 Cricket World Cup, where England finished runners-up. His England career ended in 1982.
Internationals144
International runs9,196
England legacy
No.7 on England's all-time test runs list
Player file
At a glance
- Born21 October 1940
- BirthplaceFitzwilliam
- Test runs8,114 No.7 all-time
- Test caps108 No.12 all-time
Major tournaments
1979 ICC Cricket World Cup
Career by format
Geoffrey Boycott in Tests and ODIs
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest | Batting avg | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 108 | 8,114 | 246* | 47.72 | 7 |
| ODIs | 36 | 1,082 | – | – | 5 |
| All internationals | 144 | 9,196 | 12 |
Highest scores, averages and best bowling are shown for the formats in which Geoffrey Boycott is on England's all-time records lists.