Ken Standring passes away, aged 89
Everyone at Lancashire Cricket was saddened to learn of the death of former Lancashire player and Club Vice President Ken Standring at the age of 89.
Born in Clitheroe in 1935, Ken played for Lancashire between 1954 and 1962, making his debut in the 1954 Roses match at Old Trafford partnering Brian Statham in opening the bowling attack. Ken’s first wicket, which brought the crowd to its feet, was Len Hutton bowled for two.
He played in 13 first-class matches, including games for the Combined Services in 1957-58, and went on to play club cricket for Farnworth, Bingley, Bradshaw and Ribblesdale Wanderers.
His job as a local government officer took him to Southport in 1974 and he joined Southport & Birkdale CC, playing in their Championship winning sides of 1975 and 1979. He was given Honorary Life membership for his services to the club as Chairman and President.
He finished his playing days relatively early and turned his attention to coaching and administration, becoming Assistant Secretary to the Lancashire Cricket Board.
In 1999 he was honoured by Lancashire CCC and made a Vice-President for his outstanding work with the Lancashire Federation and promoting the game of cricket in Lancashire.
When Lancashire played at his beloved Southport & Birkdale Cricket Club it was always good to see him and sadly he was missing this summer through illness. He was a keen attender at the Lancashire Former Players Association and at the age of 89 was our oldest living player at the time of his death.
Our thoughts are with his wife Eileen and his family at this time.