David Gower
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"David Ivon Gower" Order of the British Empire/OBE is a former English people/English cricketer who became the captain of the England cricket team during the 1980s. Described as one of the most stylish left-handed batsmen of the his era, Gower played 117 Test cricket/Test matches and 114 One Day Internationals (ODI) scoring 8,231 and 3170 Run (cricket)/runs, respectively. He was one of the most cap (sport)/capped and high scoring players for England during his period.

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In many ways the hunt for a new Botham is just about over, although it is only Test match two out of five.

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As they say the sun shines on the righteous.

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If the ball is moving around a bit you can't commit yourself down the pitch.

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Because it has been such a long time since we won, maybe we are all the more grateful that the wait has ended. I have such strong memories of '85 as captain, holding up the urn and celebrations at the Oval but that was it. We never had a parade in those days.

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I started gardening with my grandmother when I was 6.

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Whatever happens in India and Pakistan, the next big challenge is Down Under.

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To be honest, David, I'm struggling, ... I have not been to bed yet. Behind these glasses tells a thousand stories.

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Vaughan now plays more on the crease than he did.

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There are three more games to come and at the end of that we'll know whether we've had another Botham's Ashes.

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