England to wear black armbands against South Africa as tribute to Bob Willis
Willis died last week at the age of 70
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Your support makes all the difference.England players will wear black armbands during the first Test of their tour of South Africa in honour of former bowler Bob Willis.
Willis, who captained England before turning to punditry after retirement in 1984, died last week at the age of 70.
The England and Wales Cricket Board announced its plans to pay tribute to England's fourth highest wicket-taker of all time at SuperSport Park in Centurion later this month.
An ECB spokesperson said: "The team will wear black armbands in the first Test in South Africa as a tribute to Bob Willis."
The first Test begins on Boxing Day as part of a four-match series against the Proteas, followed by three one-day internationals and three T20 clashes.
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