
Brian Close avoids a short ball from Michael Holding, England v West Indies, 2nd Test, Lord's, 1st day, June 17, 1976© PA Photos

Brian Close hits a four, Leyton Essex ground, England, August 12, 1975© Getty Images

Gundappa Viswanath cuts watched by keeper Derek Taylor and slip fielder Brian Close, Somerset v Indians, Taunton, 3rd day, May 3, 1974© Getty Images