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Ken Barrington: A symbol of defiance

Ken Barrington: A symbol of defiance

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John Woodcock / March 14, 2019

The death of Ken Barrington, aged just 50, during England’s tour of the West Indies in 1980-81 stunned cricket. His talent as a batsman was put into perspective by John Woodcock in the 1970 Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.

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