Chris Cowdrey

Christopher Stuart "Chris" Cowdrey (born 20 October 1957 in Farnborough, then Kent) is a former English cricketer, and current cricket commentator for the British national radio station, TalkSport. Cowdrey played for Kent, Glamorgan and England as an all rounder. He is the eldest son of cricket legend, Colin Cowdrey.

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20 October - 1957 - Farnborough - Kent - English - Cricketer - Cricket - Radio - TalkSport - Kent - Glamorgan - All rounder - Colin Cowdrey

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He captained England in the last of his six test matches, the fourth test against the West Indies in 1988. That was a series in which England had four captains, having sacked Mike Gatting after the first test, and with each subsequent captain becoming injured in turn. Needless to say, England were roundly thrashed in the series, with Cowdrey losing his one test as skipper.

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Test match - West Indies - 1988 - Mike Gatting

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Colin and Chris Cowdrey were only the second father and son combination to have both captained England, emulating Frank and George Mann. Chris also emulated his father by captaining Kent. He retired in 1992 after a single season at Glamorgan, and has since become a successful broadcaster.

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Frank - George Mann - 1992

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