London [UK]: Former England and Sussex fast-medium bowler Tony Pigott has passed away at the age of 67. Pigott, who played one Test for England, left a lasting legacy both on and off the cricket field.
Pigott’s only Test appearance came in 1984 against New Zealand at Christchurch. He took two wickets, dismissing Bruce Edgar and Jeremy Coney, while scoring 12 runs. England suffered a heavy defeat by an innings and 132 runs, with Richard Hadlee dominating the match.
A stalwart in domestic cricket, Pigott enjoyed a 17-year first-class career, claiming 672 wickets at an average of 30.99 and scoring 4,841 runs, including one century and 20 fifties, with a highest score of 104 not out. In List A cricket, he featured in 270 matches, taking 377 wickets and scoring 1,727 runs.
After retiring, Pigott served as CEO of Sussex (1997–1999) and later joined the ECB in 2005 as a Pitch Liaison Officer, overseeing pitch conditions, supporting umpires, and monitoring player conduct. He was among the first Cricket Liaison Officers when the role was introduced in 2015 and continued until 2018.
Pigott’s dedication to cricket, both as a player and administrator, is remembered fondly by the English cricket community.