Former England And Derbyshire Pacer Mike Hendrick Passes Away At 72
Updated - 28 Jul 2021, 12:40 AM
Former England and Derbyshire medium-fast bowler, Mike Hendrick, has died at the age of 72. Hendrick was suffering from liver and bowel cancer for a long period of time.
Earlier this month, during a conversation with former England captain and renowned columnist Mike Atherton, Mike Hendrick had said that he was in ‘the departure lounge but the flight has not left yet,”
A Derbyshire legend, Mike Hendrick, featured in as many as 30 Tests for England between 1974 to 1981 and claimed 87 wickets at an average of 25.83 which was lower than many of his contemporaries including Ian Botham, Geoff Arnold, and John Snow.
? An insight into a legendary career.
In his last recorded interview, Mike Hendrick looked back at his time with #DCCC.
Full interview ➡ https://t.co/vbA73i7jia pic.twitter.com/4MqeYqNZsS
— Derbyshire CCC (@DerbyshireCCC) July 27, 2021
Hendrick’s finest hour in Test cricket came during the 1977 Ashes Test at Leeds where he claimed match figures of 8/95 to help England regain the urn.
He also featured in 22 ODIs for England and played a crucial role in the ‘Three Lions’ qualifying for the final of the 1979 World Cup.
Overall, Mike Hendrick represented Derbyshire in 267 First-Class games, claiming 770 wickets at an average of 20.50 with 30 five-wicket-hauls.
Derbyshire County Cricket Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of club great, Mike Hendrick.
Our thoughts are with Mike’s family at this sad time.
Obituary ⤵️
— Derbyshire CCC (@DerbyshireCCC) July 27, 2021
As far as List-A cricket is concerned, the medium-pacer featured in 226 games, claiming 297 wickets at an average of 19.59 and an economy rate of 3.06 with 5 five-wicket-haul.
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