March 28, 2025 10:50 AM

Former England bowler Peter Lever passes away

Former England and Lancashire player Peter Lever has passed away at the age of 84 following a short illness. He served as England's bowling coach under Ray Illingworth and was inducted into the Lancashire Hall of Fame last year, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo. During his career in the 1960s and '70s, Lever claimed nearly 1,000 wickets for Lancashire. He earned 17 Test caps for England and also played in 10 One Day Internationals (ODIs). Initially, Lever's opportunities with England were...