Former Kent and England seamer Alan Igglesden has passed away aged 57. He was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour 22 years ago, and had been receiving end-of-life care after suffering two strokes, in 2018 and 2020.
Igglesden played in three Tests and four ODIs for England, and represented Kent over 12 years. He claimed 503 wickets in First-class cricket, and 190 more in List A.
The Professional Cricketers' Association confirmed Igglesden’s death in a statement: ‘Died peacefully at the age of 57 beside wife Liz, father Trevor and brother Kevin on the morning of 1 November, whilst listening to his favourite musician Van Morrison.’
In 1999, a year after playing his final match for Kent, Igglesden suffered an epileptic fit while playing for Berkshire. An MRI scan later revealed a brain tumour and due to that, he was forced to retire from all cricket.
The tumour showed signs of growth in 2009 and again in 2015 and 2016. After that, the seriousness of two strokes made Igglesden’s life difficult for speaking and walking. He taught sports in schools.