England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday announced that former batsman John Edrich has passed away at the age of 83. Edrich, a left-handed batsman, scored more than 5,000 runs for England during 77 Tests spanning 13 years between 1963 and 1976. He also captained England in one Test.He scored three superb Test centuries at the Home of Cricket during his wonderful career. The ECB is saddened to learn of the passing of former England batsman John Edrich, at the age of 83. — England and Wales Cricket Board (@ECB_cricket) December 25, 2020"Edrich played county cricket for Surrey and accumulated more than 39,000 first-class runs during his career.

Source: dna December 25, 2020 10:41 UTC