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Former England captain Ray Illingworth passes away at 89

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Former England captain Ray Illingworth has passed away at the age of 89. The Yorkshire County Cricket Club informed about the development on Saturday. Reportedly, Illingworth was undergoing radiotherapy for esophageal cancer. He represented England in 61 Test matches between 1958 and 1973. Illingworth also led the England national side in 31 Tests. He won three successive County Championship titles with Yorkshire (1966-68).