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Dennis Brian Close, CBE (24 February 1931 – 13 September 2015) was an English first-class cricketer. He was picked to play against New Zealand in July 1949, when he was 18 years old. Close went on to play 22 Test matches for England, captaining them seven times to six wins and one drawn test.
14 de sept. de 2015 · Brian Close, who was the youngest player to have won a Test cap for England, passed away on Sunday. He was known for his brave batting and led Yorkshire to four County Championship titles.
Brian Close was a legendary cricketer who played for England, Yorkshire and Somerset. He was known for his courage, batting style, fielding skills and eccentricities. See his career stats, records, videos, news and photos.
14 de sept. de 2015 · The former Yorkshire and Somerset captain was the youngest test cricketer ever and a legend of the game. He was praised for his courage, bravery and madness by fans and colleagues, who shared stories of his feats and controversies.
30 de sept. de 2015 · A host of stars from the world of cricket have turned out for the funeral of former England, Yorkshire and Somerset captain Brian Close.
30 de sept. de 2015 · The former England, Yorkshire and Somerset captain died aged 84 after a long battle with cancer. His funeral in Leeds was attended by Sir Ian Botham, Dickie Bird and other cricketing stars who paid tribute to his leadership and character.
30 de sept. de 2015 · Brian Close, who played 22 Tests for England and led Yorkshire to four County Championship titles, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Cricket stars such as Sir Ian Botham and Dickie Bird paid tribute to him at his funeral in Leeds.
