Keith Fletcher

Keith William Robert Fletcher (nickname: "The Gnome of Essex"; born May 20, 1944) is a former English cricketer who played for Essex and England. He later became team manager.

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May 20 - 1944 - English - Cricketer - Essex

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Fletcher was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1974. Fletcher captained England to a 1-0 series defeat over six tests against India in 1981/2, and then one a one-off test against Sri Lanka, before being ignominiously sacked by the Chairman of Selectors, Peter May.

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Wisden Cricketer of the Year - 1974 - Captained England - Tests - India - 1981 - 2 - Sri Lanka - Peter May

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From 1993 to 1995, Fletcher served as England team manager. During this period, the side played 26 test matches, of which they lost fifteen and won only five.

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1993 - 1995

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