Former England Skipper Ted Dexter passes away at 86
On 26th August 2021, Former England captain Ted Dexter has passed away at the age of 86. he was suffering from a recent illness. He is also known as “Lord Ted” and was an aggressive batsman and part-time seam bowler. he had played 62 Tests matches for England and made his debut in 1958 against New Zealand.
- Along with it, he captained England and Sussex in the early 1960s.
- Ted Dexter made 4,502 runs at an average of 47.89 during his test career and received 66 wickets at an average of 34.93 in his career.
- He was appointed as chairman of the England selectors between 1989 and 1993.
- He also served as president of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and was awarded a CBE in 2001.
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Former England captain Michael Vaughan paid tribute to Dexter and wrote on his Twitter handle.
- “Such sad news .. Ted dexter was someone who always went out of his way to offer so much great advice to me & many others .. seeing him arrive for lunch on his motorbike & then sit & listen to him discuss all cricketing issues was always a joy .. #RIPTed”
Such sad news .. Ted dexter was someone who always went out of his way to offer so much great advice to me & many others .. seeing him arrive for lunch on his motorbike & then sit & listen to him discuss all cricketing issues was always a joy .. #RIPTed
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 26, 2021
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