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Former England cricketer Frank Tyson dies, aged 85

Former England cricketer Frank Tyson, nicknamed 'Typhoon', dies at the age of 85 in his Australian home.

Former England cricketer Frank Tyson passed away at the age of 85 at his home in Australia over the weekend.

The Lancashire-born fast bowler claimed 76 wickets at an average of 18.56 in 17 Tests for England, and also helped his nation win The Ashes series in 1954-55.

Tyson, nicknamed 'Typhoon', spent less than five years of his career playing international Test cricket, and eventually retired at the age of 30.

The cricketer, who became a coach, commentator and writer after emigrating to Australia, recorded a total of 767 first-class wickets in his career.

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