Scotland all-rounder Con de Lange dies after prolonged illness

De Lange played 13 ODIs and 8 T20 Internationals for Scotland.

Con de Lange | Getty

Con de Lange, the Scotland all-rounder, passed away on Thursday (April 18) at the age of just 38 after being diagnosed with brain tumor. 

De Lange was born in South Africa and played 21 matches at the highest level for Scotland, since making his debut with a T20 International game versus Ireland in June 2015. He went on to become a dependable middle-order batsman as well for Scots, who lost one of their most earnest sons. 

 

De Lange picked up 24 wickets with his left-arm spin, including his career-best returns of 5/60 against Zimbabwe at Edinburgh in June 2017 that helped Scotland attain its maiden ODI victory over a full member nation. He went on to play five more internationals, with the last one coming versus Papua New Guinea in Dubai last year, before getting sidelined for health reasons. 

The family of De Lange made the news of his serious illness public in October 2018 and launched a campaign at the time to raise money for the "Brain Tumour Charity". This initiative was ably supported by Cricket Scotland CEO Malcolm Cannon, who had said, "Con has been a superb servant to the game of cricket in Scotland and is a very popular member of the squad."

"We are now delighted to help the cause by spreading the word throughout the broader cricketing family both at home and overseas and we know there will be an overwhelming level of support from this close-knit community."

In South Africa, De Lange played domestically for Cape Cobras franchise, before moving to duties with English county side Northamptonshire, on a two-year deal in 2012. 

May his soul rest in peace, as wished by many of De Lange's ex-colleagues and once opponents overs the social media. 

(Inputs from ICC)

 
 

By Kashish Chadha - 19 Apr, 2019

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