5 cricketers who have changed their names
#3) Bob Willis (England)
England’s 4th highest test wicket taker, terrorised batsmen around the world and his 325 wickets was second only to Dennis Lillee at the time. The legendary fast bowler would go on to captain his country and received special praise from Ian Botham, who called him the only world class fast bowler his time as an England Player.
Bob Willis was born Robert George Willis. However, he was awestruck by the class and aura of Bob Dylan; an influential American musician. So much so, that he decided to adopt his second name into his own. The former Robert George Willis would then become Robert Dylan George Willis. He did it through a deed pole, a legal document used for change of name, in 1965.
Bob Willis played much of his career under tremendous pain after having surgery on both knees. The pain didn’t stop him from achieving greatness though as he bowled day in and day out with a big heart. After his retirement Willis became a commentator with Sky Sports and is an often heard broadcaster.
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