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Wayne Larkins dead aged 71: England batsman known as ‘Ned' who hit winning runs in memorable West Indies test dies
WAYNE Larkins, the England batsman who hit winning runs in memorable West Indies test has died aged 71.
The former England and Northamptonshire batter has died after a short illness.
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Popularly known as "Ned", Larkins played 38 times for his country including 13 tests and 25 One-Day Internationals between 1979 and 1991.
His finest hour came when hitting the winning runs at Sabina Park as England took an unexpected 1-0 lead on the 1989-90 tour of the West Indies.
Larkins' wife Debbie said: "Ned loved everyone he met and everyone loved him. People were drawn to his infectious energy.
"He lit up every room and never wanted the party to finish.
"He will be partying up in the sky, drinking a toast to everyone and to his own life.
"We are devastated but we'll never forget his undeniably unique presence and his impact on our lives, we will carry him in our hearts forever."
