Former Yorkshire and English cricketer Douglas Ernest Vernon Padgett has passed away. He died at the age of 89 on Saturday, January 20, 2024. He played more than 500 first-class matches and represented England in Tests twice, both in 1960.
Doug Padgett Cause of death
Doug Padgett died a peaceful death in a nursing home in Steeton. His was announced without a cause of death given.
Doug Padgett’s obituary announcement
Doug Padgett was born on July 20, 1934, in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. He had an elder brother, Granville, who was also a professional cricketer. He played for Idle Cricket Club in 1951. In 1951, he became the youngest player then to play first-class cricket for Yorkshire, aged just 16 years and 320 days. Paul Jarvis broke Padgett’s record in 1981.
Doug Padgett retired from playing in 1971, much to the frustration of the new captain, Geoffrey Boycott, who relied on his counsel. He then captained Yorkshire’s second eleven, becoming assistant, then head coach.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
