“Tavaré played 30 Tests for England between 1980 and 1984, adding a final cap five years later. He filled for much of… — Gideon Haigh Copy Share Image
“Batting, for once, in his accustomed slot at No. 3, Tavaré took his usual session to get settled, but after lunch opened… — Gideon Haigh Copy Share Image
“As an ersatz opening batsman, Tavaré did not so much score runs as smuggle them out by stealth.” — Gideon Haigh Copy Share Image
“Some years ago I adjourned with a friend to a nearby schoolyard net for a recreational hit. On the way, we exchanged… — Gideon Haigh Copy Share Image
“Nearly 30 years since his only tour of Australia, mention of Tavaré still occasions winces and groans. Despite its continental lilt, his… — Gideon Haigh Copy Share Image
