Arthur Gilligan

Arthur Edward Robert Gilligan (23 December 1894-5 September 1976) was an English cricketer who played for Cambridge University, Sussex, Surrey and England.

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23 December - 1894 - 5 September - 1976 - English - Cricketer - Cambridge University - Sussex - Surrey

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He captained England on 9 occasions, winning four, losing four and drawing once. His brother Harold Gilligan captained England in four later test matches, making them the only brothers to have both captained England.

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Harold Gilligan - Test match

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Gilligan was Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1924. In 1967 he was president of the Marylebone Cricket Club. After he retired from playing cricket, Gilligan became a popular radio commentator.

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Wisden Cricketer of the Year - 1924 - 1967 - Marylebone Cricket Club - Cricket

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