Arthur Edward Robert Gilligan (23 December 1894-5 September 1976) was an English cricketer who played for Cambridge University, Sussex, Surrey and England.
He captained England on 9 occasions, winning four, losing four and drawing once. His brother Harold Gilligan captained England in four later test matches, making them the only brothers to have both captained England.
Gilligan was Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1924. In 1967 he was president of the Marylebone Cricket Club. After he retired from playing cricket, Gilligan became a popular radion commentator.
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