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Ken Higgs dies aged 79
- Updated: September 7, 2016
Ken Higgs, the former England, Lancashire and Leicestershire seam bowler, has died aged 79.
Remembered for his stamina and angular run-up, Higgs played only 15 Tests for England but claimed 71 wickets at 20.74. For Lancashire, he took more than 1000 first-class wickets and, after retiring in 1969, he was persuaded to return to playing by Leicestershire, for whom his last appearance came at the age of 49.
He was renowned for getting out top-order batsmen and his most successful series for England saw him take 24 wickets against West Indies in 1966. Overall, he took 1536 first-class wickets and a further 355 in List A cricket.
“We are deeply saddened by the news that Ken has passed away,” Leicestershire chairman, Paul Hayward, said. “I had the great pleasure of playing alongside Ken and he was a truly great bowler who had a wonderful career record. Ken was well-respected by everyone at Leicestershire County Cricket Club and we would like to offer our …
