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'The typical English professional cricketer'

'The typical English professional cricketer'

Micky Stewart, the former Surrey captain, has described Alec Bedser, who died on Sunday evening at the age of 91, as the "typical traditional English professional cricketer"

05-Apr-2010•Cricinfo staff

Sir Alec Bedser dies aged 91

Sir Alec Bedser dies aged 91

Sir Alec Bedser, the Surrey and England fast bowler who Don Bradman said "worried me more than any other Englishman," died on Sunday evening at the age of 91

04-Apr-2010•Cricinfo staff

From Surrey pro to knight of the realm

From Surrey pro to knight of the realm

The eventful life and times of an England stalwart

04-Jul-2008•Martin Williamson

Alec Bedser knighted

Alec Bedser knighted

Alec Bedser has been knighted in the New Year's Honour List

15-Jun-2007•Christopher Martin-Jenkins

Eric Bedser dies aged 87

Eric Bedser dies aged 87

Eric Bedser, whose cricket ability was overshadowed by the achievements of his twin, Alec, has died at the age of 87

24-May-2006•Martin Williamson

The mighty metronome

The mighty metronome

1918 The quintessential English seamer is born

04-Jul-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff

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