Graham Dilley factfile

A look at the life and times of Graham Dilley, who has died aged 52 after a short illness.

Skysports.com takes a look at the life and times of former England bowler Graham Dilley, who has died aged 52 after a short illness. 1959: Born May 18, Dartford, Kent. 1977: Makes his first-class debut for Kent against Cambridge University, aged 18. 1979: November - Makes one-day international debut for England against West Indies in Sydney. December - Makes Test debut against Australia in the Ashes at Perth to become the youngest cricketer to play a Test match for England in 30 years. Dilley took three wickets in the match, which is best remembered for part of the second innings scorecard which read: Lillee - c. Willey, b. Dilley 19. 1981: Partners Ian Botham in a 117-run stand to help England to a famous Ashes Test win over Australia at Headingley. 1986: Recalled by England and takes five for 68 in the first Test match at Brisbane to set England on their way to an Ashes win. 1987: Signs for Worcestershire, along with Botham, and helps the county win four trophies in three years in the most successful period in their history. 1988: Plays his last ODI against West Indies at Headingley. 1989: Plays his last Test match against Australia at Edgbaston, ending his career with 138 Test wickets at an average of 29.78. 1992: Retires from first-class cricket. 2001: Accompanies England on their tour to India as a coach. 2011: Dies aged 52 following a short illness.