Cowdrey

/ ˈkaʊdrɪ /

noun

1. ( Michael ) Colin , Baron. 1932–2000, English cricketer. He played for Kent and in 114 Test matches (captaining England 27 times)

Example Sentences

Colin Cowdrey batted with a broken arm in saving a Test for England against West Indies in 1963, while South Africa captain Graeme Smith bravely emerged with a broken hand in an attempt to save the Sydney Test against Australia in 2009.

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Vaughan, England captain for the epic 2005 Ashes victory, was joined by fellow TMS regulars Jonathan Agnew, Phil Tufnell and Ebony Rainford-Brent for the Cowdrey Lecture.

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The lecture, named after former England captain Colin Cowdrey, is delivered at Lord's each year.

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"Let him get the Ashes urn in his hands," said Vaughan, who was speaking as part of Test Match Special's delivery of the Cowdrey Lecture at Lord's.

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A day later, Root and Harry Brook set a new England partnership record of 454 runs, beating the previous best of 411 made by Colin Cowdrey and Peter May 57 years ago.

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