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Bob Willis: England cricket
Born in Sunderland on 30 May 1949, Bob Willis played for England from 1971 to 1984. His 325 Test wickets, taken in 90 Tests, rank fourth on England's all-time list. He also played 64 ODIs, taking 80 wickets, a total that puts him joint 16th among England's ODI wicket-takers.
Willis was named in England's squad for the 1979 Cricket World Cup, where England finished runners-up, and captained the side at the 1983 Cricket World Cup, where they reached the semi-finals. His England career ended in 1984.
Willis was named in England's squad for the 1979 Cricket World Cup, where England finished runners-up, and captained the side at the 1983 Cricket World Cup, where they reached the semi-finals. His England career ended in 1984.
Internationals154
International wickets405
England legacy
No.4 on England's all-time test wickets list
Player file
At a glance
- Born30 May 1949
- BirthplaceSunderland
- Test wickets325 No.4 all-time
- ODI wickets80 Joint No.16 all-time
Major tournaments
1979 ICC Cricket World Cup1983 ICC Cricket World Cup
Career by format
Bob Willis in Tests and ODIs
| Format | Matches | Runs | Wickets | Best | Bowling avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 90 | 840 | 325 | 8/43 | 25.20 |
| ODIs | 64 | 83 | 80 | 4/11 | 24.60 |
| All internationals | 154 | 923 | 405 |
Highest scores, averages and best bowling are shown for the formats in which Bob Willis is on England's all-time records lists.