Bob Willis obituary

Former England cricket captain regarded as one of the finest fast bowlers of his generationIn the 1970s and early 80s, when English cricket was beset by regular crises and deep malaises, offset by the occasional moment of outrageous glory, there was one sight to gladden patriotic hearts: Bob Willis – all 6ft 6in of him – charging towards the stumps.Willis, who has died of cancer aged 70, was the best English fast bowler of his generation, and also the staunchest. When others defected