Former England, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire fast bowler Mike Hendrick passed away on Tuesday (July 27), at the age of 72. Hendrick was suffering from bowel and liver cancer for a while.

Hendrick, who made his Test debut against India back in June 1974, represented England in 30 Tests and 22 ODIs.

The late fast bowler picked 87 wickets at an average of 25.83 as well as he was a part of three Ashes series victories during the time, he played Test cricket till 1981.

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“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,” Cricket Derbyshire said in a statement.

As far as ODI cricket is concerned, the Englishman was a part of the 1979 World Cup which included the final of the ICC event against West Indies. He was the leading wicket taker of the tournament with 10 wickets in 5 matches at an average of 14.90 with a best of 4 for 15.

When it comes to first class cricket, in 267 matches, Hendrick picked up 770 wickets at an average of 20.50, including 30 five-wicket hauls and three 10-wicket hauls - with an innings best of 8-45. In 226 List-A appearances, he picked up 297 wickets with a best of 6-7.

The late England cricketer was also part of the 'rebel' tour to South Africa in 1982 and received a three-year ban for the same which eventually ended his England career.

Hendrick played for Nottinghamshire in the later half of his career before retiring in 1984, after which he took up a coaching job in 1995 and was the main reason behind improved standards of Ireland cricket. He later served as Derbyshire's bowling coach.

(With Cricbuzz inputs)