Tragic death of Bailey
Former England all-rounder Trevor Bailey has died in a house fire, the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed Thursday.
Bailey, 87, who played 61 Tests during a 10-year international career, died early Thursday in a fire at his home, the ECB said in a statement.
Bailey, who also enjoyed a 21-year career with Essex before finding success as a cricket writer and broadcaster, was known as "barnacle" following several stubborn stints at the crease.
Arguably his most famous innings came in the Lord's Test against Australia in 1953, when along with Willie Watson, he helped stave off defeat which enabled England to retain the Ashes.
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