Brian Close, born February 24, 1931, had a Test career spanning 27 years, although the number of Tests he played were just 22.That did not prevent him from becoming a legend because of his success in the county circuit and his aggressive and intelligent captaincy for Yorkshire and England.  Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of the man who was an enigma — composed of unfulfilled promises and controversies.