FORMER England cricket player John Jameson has passed away aged 84.
The ECB released a statement following his death.
Former England player John Jameson has died aged 84
It reads: “The ECB is saddened to learn of the death of former England Men’s Test cricketer John Jameson, aged 84.
“At Warwickshire, where he opened the batting with good friend Dennis Amiss, he was seen as an indispensable squad member.
“He helped his county to the 1972 Championship title and, against Gloucestershire in 1974, he was one half – alongside Rohan Kanhai – of a record-breaking second-wicket stand of 465.
“‘It was one of those days when everything went right,’ he said. ‘We just kept going and neither of us even gave a chance. We had to declare after 100 overs and it’s probably just as well.’
“He played four Tests for England, with a highest score of 82. But he was unfortunate to make history as the first English batsman to be run out twice in the same match.
“In 1976, he retired to take up the role of head coach at Taunton School. He also umpired (1984-87), coached Sussex (1988), served as the MCC’s assistant secretary (1989), and was appointed an MBE in 2010 for services to cricket.
“Our thoughts are with John’s family and friends.”
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