
Brian Close hooks Dennis Lillee , England v Australia, Prudential Trophy, 3rd ODI, Edgbaston, August 28, 1972© PA Photos

Ray Illingworth, Fred Trueman and Brian Close talk to the Duchess of Kent, Canterbury, August 1, 1968© PA Photos

Chandu Borde bats, watched by Brian Close, wicketkeeper John Murray, Mike Denness and John Hampshire, MCC v Indians, Lord's, May 23, 1967© PA Photos