Former wicketkeeper Long dies aged 85
Arnold Long played 684 games during his county career
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Former wicketkeeper Arnold Long, a trophy-winner with two different counties, has died at the age of 85.
Long claimed 1,293 victims - 1,135 catches and 158 stumpings - in first-class and limited-overs cricket during a 20-year playing career.
He made his debut for Surrey in 1960 and was a member of their County Championship winning side in 1971 when they lifted the trophy by virtue of two more victories than Warwickshire after the teams finished level on points.
Long was also a member of their B&H Cup-winning team in 1974 but left The Oval for Sussex two years later and captained them for three seasons, during which they beat Somerset by five wickets in the 1978 Gillette Cup final at Lord's.
Following retirement, he later returned to Surrey as chair of the cricket committee in the 1990s.
A club statement on X said Surrey were "saddened" by the passing of a man "affectionately known as 'Ob'".
