David Gower

![Despite a prolific scoring career, Gower is often best remembered for his languid, laid-back approach both on and off the field.[3] In 1991 he buzzed an England warm-up match with a biplane, an action for which he was reprimanded.[23]](/uploads/202501/08/WCAM_Tiger_Moth1618.jpg)


David Ivon Gower OBE (born 1 April 1957) is a former English cricketer who became the captain of the England cricket team during the 1980s. Described as one of the most stylish left-handed batsmen of the his era, Gower played 117 Test matches and 114 One Day Internationals (ODI) scoring 8,231 and 3170 runs, respectively. He was one of the most capped and high scoring players for England during his period.