About Roger Westley
Lived 1947 – 1982 (aged 35). Roger Westley was a British cricketer.
Roger Bancroft Westley (21 March 1947 – 12 May 1982) was an English cricketer. Westley was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm off break. He was born in Preston, Lancashire and was educated at Lancaster Royal Grammar School. He made his first-class debut for Oxford University against Lancashire in 1969. He made 4 further first-class appearances for the university, all coming in 1969, with the last of which coming against Middlesex. In his 5 first-class appearances, he scored 32 runs at an average of 4.57, with a high score of 14. With the ball, he took 4 wickets at an expensive bowling average of 67.50, with best figures of 2/65.
Westley and his twin brother Stuart both played for Oxford University and represent one of the few times twins have appeared together in first-class cricket.
He later became a house master and cricket coach at Haileybury College.
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Who was Roger Westley?
cricketer (1947-1982)
When was Roger Westley born?
Roger Westley was born on 21 March 1947 in Preston.
When did Roger Westley die?
Roger Westley died on 15 May 1982 in Hertford Heath.
What was Roger Westley's occupation?
Roger Westley was a cricketer.
What nationality was Roger Westley?
Roger Westley was British.
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