Former England, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire pacer Mike Hendrick, who was also Ireland’s first professional coach, died on Tuesday, at the age of 72.

“Derbyshire County Cricket Club is deeply saddened by the news of the death of Mike Hendrick, one of the county’s finest post-war cricketers,” the county said in a statement.

Hendrick had been suffering from bowel and liver cancer for sometime.

Hendrick, who made his Test debut against India at Manchester in June 1974, played 30 Tests, picking up 87 wickets at an average of 25.83. He was part of three Ashes series victories while he also featured in 22 ODIs, including the 1979 World Cup final against West Indies. He was the leading wicket-taker in the 1979 event, finishing with 10 wickets in 5 matches at an average of 14.90 with a best of 4 for 15.

Hendrick, who was part of the ‘rebel’ tour to South Africa in 1982, received a three-year ban which effectively ended his England career.