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John Edrich, the former England opener, dies aged 83

John Edrich, the former England opener, dies aged 83

Edrich played 77 Tests between 1963 and 1976, most often as a fearless left-handed opener

25-Dec-2020•Andrew Miller

Surrey honour 20 of their greats

Surrey honour 20 of their greats

The regeneration of Surrey's headquarters at The Oval will include an honouring of its previous generations, after it was announced that the club intends to name certain sections of the newly rebuilt Vauxhall End after 20 of its greatest players

24-Oct-2006•Cricinfo staff

Edrich elected as Surrey president

Edrich elected as Surrey president

John Edrich, the former England opener, has replaced Richard Stilgoe as the president of Surrey County Cricket Club

13-Apr-2006•Cricinfo staff

Famous name: Geoff Edrich dies at 85

Famous name: Geoff Edrich dies at 85

Geoff Edrich, one of the famous Norfolk brotherhood whose most famous member was the Middlesex and England allrounder Bill, died on January 2 after a long battle with cancer

07-Jan-2004•Steven Lynch

The original Little Master

The original Little Master

1949 In Bombay, one of the greatest openers of all time is born

10-Jul-2003•Wisden CricInfo staff

Edrich's epoch

Edrich's epoch

1965 A record-breaking innings from John Edrich

09-Jul-2003•Wisden CricInfo staff

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