Brian Close

England

INTL CAREER: 1949 - 1976

Brian Close talks during an interview

Brian Close Portrait 2001•Nov 02, 2001•Paul McGregor/ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Brian Close is bowled by Andy Roberts•Jul 12, 1976•PA Photos

Brian Close takes evasive action against a Michael Holding bouncer•Jul 10, 1976•PA Photos

Brian Close in the firing line at Old Trafford•Jul 10, 1976•Getty Images

Yorkshire and England cricketer Brian Close in action•Jun 22, 1976•Evening Standard/Getty Images

Brian Close hooks Michael Holding•Jun 21, 1976•PA Photos

Brian Close avoids a short ball from Michael Holding•Jun 17, 1976•PA Photos

Gundappa Viswanath cuts watched by keeper Derek Taylor and slip fielder Brian Close•May 03, 1974•Getty Images

Brian Close hooks Dennis Lillee •Aug 28, 1972•PA Photos

Chandu Borde bats•May 23, 1967•PA Photos

Brian close batting•Sep 11, 2000•Adrian Murrell/AllSport UK Ltd

Brian Close in the firing line at Old Trafford•Jul 10, 1976•Getty Images

Brian Close sways out of the way of a Michael Holding bouncer•Jul 10, 1976•The Cricketer International

Brian Close dives for a catch•Jul 09, 1976•Getty Images

Alvin Kallicharran drives as Brian Close at short leg looks on•Jun 22, 1976•PA Photos

Brian Close hooks Andy Roberts•Jun 17, 1976•PA Photos

Brian Close made his Test debut in 1949 and played his first ODI 23 years later, in 1972•Aug 12, 1975•Getty Images

Brain Close with the Prudential trophy in 1972•Sep 05, 1972•The Cricketer International

Ray Illingworth, Fred Trueman and Brian Close talk to the Duchess of Kent•Aug 01, 1968•PA Photos