Graham Dilley Cricketer

Graham Roy Dilley (18 May 1959 – 5 October 2011) was an English cricketer, whose main role was as a fast bowler. He played first-class cricket for Kent and Worcestershire, and appeared in 41 test matches and 36 ODIs for England. He is perhaps best remembered for his tail-end batting with Ian Botham in England's second innings at Headingley in 1981, reaching his Test highest score of 56 in an eighth-wicket partnership of 117 in 80 minutes. This helped England to beat Australia despite following on and being quoted as 500-1 outsiders. Cricket correspondent Colin Bateman, commenting on his effectiveness, noted, "... when it all worked, it worked beautifully".

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Dilley Graham Roy
Birth dateMay 18, 1959
Birth place
England , Kent , Dartford
Date of deathOctober 05, 2011
Place of death
England , Leicester , Leicestershire

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