A former vice-president and player at Lancashire Cricket Club has died at the age of 89.

Ken Standring played for the club between 1954 and 1962 and in 1999 was made vice-president.

He was born in Clitheroe in 1935 and made his debut for the club at Old Trafford partnering Brian Statham in opening he bowling attack. 

In total, he played 13 first-class matches and went on to play club cricket for Farnworth, Bingley, Bradshaw and Ribblesdale Wanderers.

His job as a local government officer took him to Southport in 1974 and he joined Southport & Birkdale Cricket Club, playing in their Championship winning sides of 1975 and 1979.

Ken Standring  (Image: Lancashire Cricket Club)

He was given Honorary Life membership for his services to the club as Chairman and President.

He finished his playing days relatively early and turned his attention to coaching and administration, becoming assistant secretary to the Lancashire Cricket Board.

In 1999 he was honoured by Lancashire Cricket Club and made a Vice-President for his work with the Lancashire Federation and for promoting the game of cricket in Lancashire.

A statement from Lancashire Cricket Club said: “When Lancashire played at his beloved Southport & Birkdale Cricket Club it was always good to see him and sadly he was missing this summer through illness.

“He was a keen attender at the Lancashire Former Players Association and at the age of 89 was our oldest living player at the time of his death.

“Our thoughts are with his wife Eileen and his family at this time.”