Geoff Boycott (1964-1982)

Born 21 October 1940 at Fitzwilliam, Yorkshire, England
One of cricket’s great technicians, Geoff Boycott reached the summit of Test run-making during England’s tour to India in 1981/82, passing the record held by Garry Sobers at the time. He was a very determined opening batsman who never gave his wicket away. He was sometimes criticized, and once dropped, for scoring too slowly. He memorably scored his 100th first-class century at his home ground in Leeds during a Test against Australia in 1977.
He captained England in four Tests on the 1977/78 tour to Pakistan and New Zealand. A fiercely proud Yorkshireman, he played well into his forties and made 151 first-class centuries in all as well as becoming the first player to average over 100 in an English season twice. He became a well-known commentator constantly expressing his forthright views. In 2002 he won a tough battle against throat cancer.
M Runs HS Avg 100 Ct Wkts Avg BB 5I
Tests 108 8114 246* 47.72 22 33 7 54.57 3-47 0
ODIs 36 1082 105 36.06 1 5 5 21.00 2-14 0