Bad news in the middle of India vs England Test series, star batter who smashed 86 centuries dies

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Wayne Larkins was seriously ill

Former England batsman Wayne Larkins passed away on Saturday at the age of 71. Wayne Larkins was seriously ill. Wayne Larkins was also known as Ned. Wayne Larkins played 13 Tests and 25 ODIs for England between 1979 and 1991. Wayne Larkins was playing for the England team during the 1979 World Cup. England played the final match of the 1979 World Cup against West Indies. Wayne Larkins was out on the very first ball of the final match of the 1979 World Cup without even opening his account. Wayne Larkins (0) was clean bowled by West Indies fast bowler Joel Garner. West Indies won the ODI World Cup title for the second time by defeating England by 92 runs in the final match on 23 June 1979.

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