Bob Taylor (cricketer)

Robert William ("Bob") Taylor (born July 17, 1941, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England) was a cricketer who played for Derbyshire and England.

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July 17 - 1941 - Stoke-on-Trent - Staffordshire - England - Derbyshire - England

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He made his Test debut in 1971. But after this one appearance, he was discarded in favour of Alan Knott who was a better batsman. It was only when Knott joined the World Series Cricket in 1977 that Taylor appeared in more Tests. He then became England's regular wicket-keeper and played in 57 Test matches in total. He also played in 27 One-day Internationals.

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Test - 1971 - Alan Knott - World Series Cricket - 1977 - Wicket-keeper - One-day International

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He was selected as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1977.

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Wisden Cricketers of the Year - 1977

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