England T20 Cricket Team Captain Jos Buttler Led Tributes to ‘The Godfather of English cricket’ David English!

Updated On March 18, 2024 | Published By: Selina shamp | In Career , Death

source: London World

English cricketer David English has passed away following a heart attack at the age of 76.
England T20 captain Jos Buttler and Piers Morgan have led the tributes to David English following his death.
Learn about the career, legacy, and journey of David English.

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RIP David! England Cricketers Paid Tribute to the Legend

England T20 captain Jos Buttler on Sunday took to Twitter to pay tribute to the English cricketer David English.

He wrote,

“So sad to hear the news of David English passing away. One of life’s great characters, so fun to spend time with and producer of some of the best English cricketers through his wonderful Bunbury Festivals. RIP.”

David English died at 76 due to a heart attack (source: Espncricinfo)

TV personality and avid cricket fan Morgan retweeted the death sentiments and talked about the character of the deceased. His voice echoed,

“RIP David English. Had many of the funniest days of my life ⁦at Lord’s with this wonderfully ebullient and brilliantly entertaining character. A great cricket man whose ⁦Bunbury Cricket Festival developed so many England stars, who all loved him. Very sad news.”

Former English football player Gary Lineker also responded to Morgan’s post and gave a reply,

“Terribly sad news. Such a charismatic man.”

The ECB also released a statement via social media, about the death of English,

“The ECB is saddened to learn of the loss of David English CBE. He did so much for the game, and for charity, and he played a part in the rise of many England Men’s cricketers. Our thoughts at this time are with his friends and family.”

David the cricket legend died of a heart attack on 12 November 2022, at the age of 76. The cricket team who won the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Final. Meanwhile, they also paid tribute to the deceased by wearing black armbands as a mark of respect.

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Who was David English?

David English who received a CBE for his services to cricket and charity in 2010 is no longer with us. The cricket legend was also a charity fundraiser who had played for Marleybone CC and even founded the Bunbury Cricket Club. His club, Bunbury had raised £14 million for good causes and the festival was first held in 1987.

English, 76, also worked as a journalist and became President of RSO Records, famously signing up the likes of Eric Clapton. The Godfather of English cricket also worked as an actor after appearing in the film A Bridge Too Far.

English was a journalist for the Daily Mail who has also worked for Decca Records as a TV personality. He also is the creator of a series of children’s books called Bunbury Tails and a further spin-off animated series The Bunbury Tails.

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