Brian Close 1931-2015
Close's toughness 'legendary' - Holding
Sep 15, 2015 Michael Holding has described Brian Close, who died on Sunday, as one of the "toughest people in the game"
Brian Close 1931-2015
Former England captain Close dies aged 84
Sep 14, 2015 Brian Close, the former captain of England, Yorkshire and Somerset and one of cricket's most admired characters, has died at the age of 84
If at first you don't succeed...
Jul 23, 2003 All Today's Yesterdays - July 23 down the years July 22 | July 24 1953 Birth of a batsman who took a while to find his feet in Test cricket but went on to become the best of his generation
The original Little Master
Jul 10, 2003 1949 In Bombay, one of the greatest openers of all time is born
All out for 25
Jul 2, 2003 1969 The day David slayed Goliath
Yorkshire - by Royal Appointment
Nov 2, 2001 It was a fitting way for the winners to end their victorious CricInfo Championship season
Mr Close, Sir, your seams aren't in line
Sep 29, 1972 Rhodesian cricket is hopefully poised for an epic season, with the coveted Currie Cup the prize local followers have almost come to expect