Geoffrey Boycott (Former England cricketer) Wife, Weight, Height, Age, Records and More
Published on: Dec 18, 2018 5:52 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 14, 2019 3:02 pm IST
Geoffrey Boycott (Former English Cricketer)
Born on 21 October 1940 in Fitzwilliam, a small village in West Yorkshire, Geoffrey Boycott is a former English opening batsman and a cricket commentator. Geoffrey started playing cricket at a very young age and went on to be recognised as England’s most successful opening batsmen.
Geoffrey Boycott
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Profession:
Former cricketer and commentator
Biography
Autobiography:
Boycott: The Autobiography
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Physical Appearance
Height (approx.):
5 ft 10 in
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Personal Life
Date of Birth:
21 October 1940
Age (as on 2018):
78 years
Birth Place:
Fitzwilliam, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
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Nationality:
English
School:
Fitzwilliam Primary School; Kinsley Secondary Modern School and Hemsworth Grammar School
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Family
Father:
Thomas Wilfred Boycott
Mother:
Jane
Sister:
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Brother:
Two (Geoff was the eldest)
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Cricket Career
International Debut:
Test:
04 June 1964 vs Australia
ODI:
05 January 1971 vs Australia
T20:
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Domestic/State Team:
Yorkshire, Northern Transvaal
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Records
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Preferences
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Favourite Cricket Ground:
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Girlfriends, Spouse and Children
Marital Status:
Married
Affairs/Girlfriends:
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Wife/Spouse:
Margaret Rachel Swinglehurst
Marriage Date:
2003
Children’s:
Emma -daughter
Awards and recognitions
Walter Lawrence Trophy winner in 1970.
Wisden Cricketer of the Year, 1965
Controversies
He has been in many controversies due to his outspoken and controversial cricket commentary
He never leaves an opportunity to criticise modern player’s techniques
Lesser Known Facts
G Boycott is regarded as England’s most successful opening batsmen
At 17, Boycott left the school as he no longer wished to be a financial strain for his parents
Boycott elected to make himself unavailable for England during 1974 and 1977 stating that he has lost appetite for test cricket.
In 1999, Boycott was charged with assault by Margaret Moore, a former lover.
In 2002, Boycott was diagnosed with four cancerous tumours in his throat
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