London: Former England skippers Geoffrey Boycott and Andrew Strauss have been conferred with knighthoods.
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Both were given knighthoods in former Prime Minister Theresa May’s resignation honours list for their service to sport.
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Boycott, 78, played 108 Tests for England from 1964 to 1982 in which he scored 8,114 runs and was captain on four occasions in 1978 in place of the injured Mike Brearley.
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Strauss, 42, played 100 Tests for England in which he scored 7,037 runs at an average of 40.91. He led England to two Ashes wins, as well as the No. 1 Test ranking, in his 50 Tests as captain.
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A knighthood was given to his former batting partner Alastair Cook in the New Year Honours List.
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Former England coach Andy Flower paid tribute to Strauss and said that he truly deserved the honour. “I cannot think of a man more worthy,” Flower said. “As a player he was tough and resilient, as a captain he balanced a firm hand and moral compass with a compassion and empathy that meant he was loved and respected in the dressing room by his players and the staff.”
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