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Top 5 cricketers who played football

In the history of sports, there have been some exceptional names who have played both cricket and football.

By Rounak Tewari

Updated - 19 Jan 2024, 17:51 IST

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3.  Denis Compton

Denis Compton. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)

Late Denis Compton was an essential part of England’s Test squad from 1937 to 1957. In his vast 20-year cricketing career, he played 78 Tests for England and notched up 5807 runs with 17 centuries and 28 fifties in 131 innings. Compton was not just a superb cricketer but was also a skilled footballer, who played for a quality side Arsenal. 

He was a part of the Arsenal team that won the 1947-48 Football League and FA Cup in 1950. Compton would have added more achievements to his football career had the Second World War not negatively impacted it.

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