About Richard English
Lived 1942 – 2024 (aged 81–82). Richard English was a British cricketer.
Richard John English (23 August 1942 ― 12 July 2024) was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler who played for Suffolk.
Career English picked up his only List A cricketing appearance for Suffolk in the 1966 Gillette Cup, against Kent. Batting in the lower order, he scored a duck in the only List A innings in which he batted. He picked up figures of 1-59 with the ball, his sole wicket being that of Colin Cowdrey.
He played for the county in 82 Minor Counties Championship matches making him Suffolk's most capped player in the competition.
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Who was Richard English?
British cricketer
When was Richard English born?
Richard English was born on 23 August 1942.
When did Richard English die?
Richard English died in 2024.
What was Richard English's occupation?
Richard English was a cricketer.
What nationality was Richard English?
Richard English was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Richard English (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard English. https://biography.guide/richard-english/
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