Biography

One of the brave heart’s the game has ever produced, England's legendary pace bowler John Snow will be remembered more for getting caught in numerous abrades with some of the best batsmen of his era. An individual, who had a keen interest in poetry, was a totally diverse personality on field. Ever since his debut in 1965, John's express paced bowling and implausible aggression brought instant popularity.

Unfortunate for England, John won only 49 Test caps, but John gave his best towards the grandeur of the nation as he claimed over 200 wickets. One of John's breakthrough performances came against archrivals Australia in the 1970-71 Ashes series, where he went on to disturb legendary Aussie batsmen with his swift and furious deliveries. His involvement in the famous incident with Sunil Gavaskar captured the attention of many spectators of the game. John Snow accidentally barged Sunny Gavaskar at his feet at a Test match in Lord's, for which John suffered a set back as he was provisionally dropped from the side.

An animated player and a cricketing mutineer on field, John Snow bid farewell to the game in 1980, sooner than ones liking. With an unprecedented charm, John Snow spearheaded the England bowling attack in his era. His sheer existence rattled the mental poise of many batsmen as he allowed his action to do all the talking.