About Ruth Westbrook
Lived 1930 – 2016 (aged 85). Ruth Westbrook was a British cricketer.
Ruth Emily Prideaux (; 12 July 1930 – 7 April 2016) was an English cricketer who played as a wicket-keeper. She appeared in 11 Test matches for England between 1957 and 1963. She was also England's first full-time head coach, and was in the role from 1988 to 1993, retiring after the side won the 1993 World Cup. She played domestic cricket for Yorkshire and Kent.
Personal life Prideaux's husband, Roger, also played Test cricket for England.
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Who was Ruth Westbrook?
English cricketer (1930–2016)
When was Ruth Westbrook born?
Ruth Westbrook was born on 12 July 1930 in Greenhithe.
When did Ruth Westbrook die?
Ruth Westbrook died on 7 April 2016.
What was Ruth Westbrook's occupation?
Ruth Westbrook was a cricketer.
What nationality was Ruth Westbrook?
Ruth Westbrook was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ruth Westbrook. https://biography.guide/ruth-westbrook/
MLA: "Ruth Westbrook." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ruth-westbrook/.
Chicago: "Ruth Westbrook." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ruth-westbrook/.
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