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Bob Willis no more: Cricket has lost a dear friend

By Saurabh Sharma December 05, 2019 • 10:15 AM View: 1156

New Delhi, Dec 5: Condolences poured in from all quarters of the cricket fraternity after the demise of former England captain Bob Willis. Willis, who spearheaded the England bowling attack for more than a decade, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 70 after prolonged illness.

Offering condolences to Willis' family, England pacer Stuart Broad termed him a legend and wrote: "Gutted to hear the news of Bob Willis passing. A lovely person with a great humour who was so proud of England cricket."

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