Former England fast bowler Frank Tyson dies at 85

Former England cricketer Frank Tyson, who was regarded as one of the fastest bowlers of his generation, has died at the age 85.

Nickname – Typhoon

• Tyson played only 17 tests for England, but took 76 wickets at an average of 18.56.
• He also took 525 wickets in 170 matches for Northamtonshire, at an average of 20.94, but his whiplash bowling action was physically demanding and he was forced to retire at the age of 30.
• Tyson immigrated to Australia in 1960 and became a school headmaster. He also coached cricket and later became a broadcaster and writer.