FORMER England cricketer John Jameson has passed away aged 84.
He made his Test debut against India in 1971 and went on to play in three more Test matches.
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The ECB released a statement following his death.
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.
“Our thoughts are with John’s family and friends.”
Jameson also coached at Sussex and he was appointed MCC secretary in 1989.
He was awarded an MBE for services to cricket in 2010.
Warwickshire held a minute’s silence for Jameson ahead of their match against Essex and wore black armbands.
Tributes have poured in with the MCC saying: “MCC was deeply saddened to hear of the death of John Jameson (Warwickshire & England).
“In a life dedicated to cricket as a player, coach, umpire and administrator, John’s work to protect, improve and promote the Laws and Spirit of the game stands out as exceptional.”
Warwickshire wrote: “We announce with great sadness that former Warwickshire and England player and Honorary Life Member John Jameson has passed away over the weekend.
“Our players will be wearing armbands to commemorate his legacy at the club.”
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