Robert George Dylan Willis Net Worth

Robert George Dylan Willis Net Worth is
$1 Million

Robert George Dylan Willis Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018

Robert George Dylan Willis MBE (born Robert George Willis on 30 May 1949), known as Bob Willis, is an English former cricketer who played for Surrey, Warwickshire, Northern Transvaal and England. A right-handed and aggressive fast bowler with a notably long run-up, Willis spearheaded several England bowling attacks between 1971 and 1984, across 90 Test matches in which he took 325 wickets at 25.20 runs per wicket, at the time second only to Dennis Lillee. He is currently England's third leading wicket taker, behind Ian Botham and James Anderson. Willis took 899 first-class wickets overall, although from 1975 onwards he bowled with constant pain, having had surgery on both knees. He nevertheless continued to find success, taking a Test career best eight wickets for 43 runs in the 1981 Ashes series against Australia, one of the all-time best Test bowling performances, in the famous 1981 Ashes series against Australia. He was Wisden Cricketer of the Year for 1978.In addition to the Test arena, Willis played 64 One Day International matches for his country, taking 80 wickets, and was a prolific List-A (one day) cricketer with 421 wickets overall at 20.18. With the bat, Willis made little impression as a tail-ender with a best Test score of 28 not-out (*); however, he managed two half-centuries at first-class level and for a time held a record number of Test not-outs. Willis captained the England team in 18 Tests and 28 ODI matches between June 1982 and March 1984. Under Willis' captaincy England won seven, lost five and drew six Tests, and won 16 of the ODIs. Botham recalled Willis as "a tremendous trier.. a great team-man and an inspiration", as well as the "only world-class fast bowler in my time as an England player." The editor of Wisden wrote of him in similar terms: "His indomitable service to England is handsomely reflected in his great collection of Test wickets. Although often beset with aches and pains, he never spared himself when bowling for his country."Retiring in 1984 during a Test series against the West Indies, Willis found later work as a commentator with Sky Sports. He formed a noted commentary partnership with Botham; however, Willis' relatively low-key style, in contrast to Botham's ebullience, meant that from 2006 onwards Willis tended to be used as a second string commentator. He remains an often-heard broadcaster, a published writer and an occasional critic of the modern game.

Date Of BirthMay 30, 1949
Place Of BirthSunderland, County Durham, England
Star SignGemini

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
From the Ashes2011/IDocumentaryHimself - England 1971-1984
Sky Sports Cricket2000-2009TV SeriesHimself - Commentator / Himself - Studio Guest
Cricket AM2009TV SeriesHimself
20 to 12005TV Series documentaryHimself
Caribbean Calypso: West Indies 0, England 32004VideoHimself - Commentator
Cricket in the '80s: Rookies, Rebels & Renaissance2004TV Mini-SeriesHimself
400 Not Out! - Brian Lara's World Record Innings2004VideoHimself - Commentator
A Question of Sport2004TV SeriesHimself
Aussies: Who Gives a XXXX2001TV Movie documentaryHimself - Contributor
ESPN's Legends of Cricket2001TV SeriesHimself
This Is Your Life1991TV Series documentaryHimself
Cricketer1985Himself
Texaco Trophy 1984: England vs West Indies1984VideoHimself
BBC TV Cricket1984TV SeriesHimself
Prudential World Cup Cricket 19831983TV Mini-SeriesHimself
Botham's Ashes1981VideoHimself
Friday Night, Saturday Morning1979TV SeriesHimself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Fire in Babylon2010DocumentaryHimself
Crickets Entertainers1993VideoHimself

Known for movies

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