1966 English cricket season

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Honours

Test series

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County Championship

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Gillette Cup

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Leading batsmen

Gary Sobers topped the averages with 1,349 runs @ 61.31

Leading bowlers

Derek Underwood topped the averages with 157 wickets @ 13.80

References

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Annual reviews

External links

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