You'll have the most miserable time of your life. [to Ian Botham on captaincy]
Brian Close quote I would have died for Yorkshire. I suppose once or twice I nearly did.
Brian Close quote In real cricket, the player who has developed imagination and skill mkaes the game, but in the one day match it is the other way round. The match dictates to the player.
Brian Close quote Throw down some sawdust, everybody put on top hats and red noses and you've got the John Player League.
Brian Close quote Biography
English cricketer
