Arnold Long

Arnold Long (1941–2026) was an eminent United Kingdom figure whose career in sports left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, Arnold exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

Arnold Long was an English first-class cricketer. He played for Surrey between 1960 and 1975, then spent the remainder of his career at Sussex, whom he captained between 1978 and 1980, during which time they won the 1978 Gillette Cup. A wicket-keeper and left-handed batsman, Long claimed 1046 victims from his 452 games over a 20-year career. Of these, 805 were for Surrey between 1960 and 1975, putting him third in the county's all-time wicketkeeping records. In 1962 he took 74 catches, and made 91 dismissals in all, both of which are Surrey records for one season. He was a member of the Surrey...

The passing of Arnold Long on 2026-01-01 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across United Kingdom and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.