Peter Lever, who played 17 Tests and 10 one-day internationals for England between 1970 and 1975, has died at the age of 84 ...

He also played a key role in England's Ashes series triumph during the tour of 1970-71. Lever's career highlight came on Australian soil in 1975 when he achieved his best figures of six for 38 at the ...

Lancastrian Lever, who was nicknamed ‘Plank,’ first played for England earlier in 1970, against a Rest of ... was distraught and even considered giving up cricket. He later admitted: "I ...

Lever's most memorable performance came in 1975 when he delivered a stunning six for 38 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, his career was marred by a tragic incident in Auckland where his ...

Former Lancashire and England fast bowler Peter Lever has died at the age of 84 following a short illness. Lever was part of the England team that won the Ashes in Australia in 1970-71 under captain ...

Former England and Lancashire fast bowler Peter Lever ... in 1971 – and was part of the triumphant Ashes tour of 1970-71. He returned Down Under in 1975, when he claimed career-best figures ...

Former England fast bowler James Anderson has been awarded a knighthood in ex-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list. Anderson retired from Test cricket in July 2024 having taken ...

Former England batsman known as the ‘bank clerk’ recalls winning nation’s hearts – and Spoty – with his unlikely Ashes heroics in 1975 ...