Allan Lamb - Definition and Overview

Allan Joseph Lamb (born 20 June 1954) is a former English cricketer. Born in Cape Province, South Africa Lamb first played first-class cricket for Western Province, before being signed as an overseas player by Northamptonshire. Their he made his fame, and was persuaded that, with South Africa banned from test match cricket because of the apartheid régime, he was best taking advantage of his parents' English heritage to play for England. In the years that followed, he showed his dedication to England on many occasions, playing in 79 tests. He even captained England on three occasions, losing every one of them, although he led Northamptonshire almost to the County Championship in 1995. Lamb was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1981.

A great friend of Ian Botham, in his retirement Lamb went on a stage tour with him, discussing various humorous incidents that had happened to them as England players.

External reference

• Cricinfo page on Allan Lamb (http://www.cricinfo.com/db/PLAYERS/ENG/L/LAMB_AJ_01001679/)