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Former England fast bowler, Graham Dilley, has died aged 52 after a short sickness.
The former Kent and Worcestershire bowler played 41 Tests and 36 one-day internationals for England during a ten-year international vocation, which integrated two Ashes wins in 1981 and 1986-87.
One of the quickest bowlers of his age group, he took 138 Test wickets at 29.78 but his best remember giving to the England cause came with the bat in the famous 1981 Ashes Test at Headingley. Dilley helped Ian Botham put on 117 runs for the eighth wicket in Leeds, after England had followed on that not possible position.
They go on to be successful the match by 18 runs on the back of Botham's 149 not out and Bob Willis' eight for 43.
After retiring, he moved into coaching and enjoys spells as an Assistant Coach with England and bowling coach to the England Women's team before taking up a place as head cricket coach at Loughborough University.
ECB chief decision-making David Collier said: "Graham made a life-long involvement to the game of cricket at all levels and we are deeply distressed by the sad news this morning. He will be fondly remembered for his aid both as a player and a coach.
"Graham enthused many young cricketers through the University programmed and was a highly respected coach to our envoy teams. Few will forget his contribution during the historic Ashes win at Headingley in 1981 and the part he played in two Ashes series victories. Graham will be sadly missed by all his friends all through cricket and ECB sends our sincere commiseration to Graham's family."
ECB managing director Hugh Morris said: "This is very sad news for Graham's many friends and generation in cricket, both in this country and overseas.
"As well as being a bowler of the highest class, Graham made a huge contribution to our game as a coach - and his ability to pass on his knowledge and wisdom to future generations of young cricketers will be sorely missed."
What They Said:
Stuart Broad: "Very sad to hear about Graham Dilley. Wonderful fast bowler and lovely man. 52 is too young. RIP."
Monty Panesar: "So sad to hear my uni coach passed away graham dilley,great man and top coach did a lot for me ,will miss him."
Kevin Pietersen: "What an amazing guy Graham Dilley was.. Always smiling & always helping spread his knowledge about our great game."
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