Born 1909 Annesley woodhouse, Nottinghamshire - Died 1984 Nottingham

Played for: - Nottinghamshire and England

Voce was a tall, strong man and exceptional fast bowler at the peak of his career. He partnered Harold Larwood in the Bodyline Series and during his long career had a variety of bowling styles including slow left arm, fast left arm and of course - Leg Theory! He had a strong left arm and because of this fielded in the deep.

No slouch with the bat, he scored 4 centuries for his county and scored over 1,000 runs in the 1933 season. But it was his bowling that was to be his main love, taking 100 wickets or more 6 times in his career. He topped the wicket takers on his first International tour (West Indies -17) and again on his country's tour to South Africa where he took 23 wickets. During the Bodyline series of 1932/3, he took 15 wickets in four Tests and on their return to Australia 4 years later took 26 wickets, more than anyone else in the series.

His career ended a few years after the Second World War - short of bowlers (especially fast ones) Voce again played for his country but was never at his best. He toured India and Australia, but weight and age got the better of him and ended his career as a slow left arm bowler.