5 English cricketers who were born in India

#3 Bob Woolmer

Bob played in 19 test matches for Enlgand

Woolmer was born in Kanpur on May 14, 1948. His father, Clarence Woolmer was a cricketer too who led the United Provinces, presently called Uttar Pradesh.

Woolmer had his schooling in Kent and then went on to represent the county side. He made his debut for England in 1972 and went on to play 19 Tests and six ODIs. He was also one of the few players who was chosen in Kerry Packer’s breakaway World Series.

He went into coaching after retirement and did brilliantly at the job. He enjoyed successful stints with South Africa and then Pakistan.

Woolmer died under mysterious circumstances during the 2007 50-over World Cup after Pakistan shockingly crashed out of the tournament losing to Ireland.