Walter William Read (born 23 November 1855 in Reigate, Surrey, died 6 January 1907 in Addiscombe Park, Surrey) was an English cricketer, who was a fluent right hand bat. An occasional bowler of lobs, he sometimes switched to quick overarm deliveries. He captained England in two Test matches, winning them both. Read was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1893.
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Walter William Read 23 November 1855 Reigate, Surrey
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6 January 1907 (aged 51) Addiscombe Park, Surrey, England
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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