Former English cricketer Wayne Larkin passed away (Photo- Staff/MirrorPix/Getty Images)
Team India is currently playing a five -match Test series against England. The first Test between these two teams was played in the headingley, which was named by England. Now the second Test between these two teams is starting from July 2. However, before the start of the second Test match, a bad news is coming from England. The legendary player of the team has passed away. Former English cricketer Wayne Larkins said goodbye to the world at the age of 71. Larkins, popularly known as ‘Ned’ in the sports world, had been struggling with a serious disease for a long time.
More than 41 thousand runs and 86 centuries
Wayne Larkins scored 27142 runs in 482 first class matches at an average of 34.44, including 59 centuries and 116 half -centuries. In 485 List A matches, Wayne Larkin scored 13594 runs at an average of 30.75. During this time, a total of 26 centuries and 66 half -centuries were scored in List A matches with his bat. He has played 13 Tests and 25 ODIs for England.
Wayne Larkins scored 493 runs in his Test career with the help of 3 half -centuries. Wayne Larkin scored 591 runs in 25 ODIs. During this time, 1 century came out of his bat. In this way, this batsman scored 41,820 runs in a total of 1358 innings in his entire cricket career, including 86 centuries and 185 half -centuries.
‘I used to love everyone’
Ven Larkins’s wife Debbie said, ‘Ned loved everyone and everyone loved him. People were attracted to their energy. He always wanted that there was never any problem in life and hence he lived openly. He loved me and his beloved daughters very much. Will never forget their influence on our lives. We will always keep them in our hearts.
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said that it is very sad at the death of former batsman Wen Larkins. It will be remembered not only for his achievements on the field but also for the warmth, humor and enthusiasm brought by him in the game. Our condolences are with his family and friends.
