Alan Igglesden: 1964-2021
Monday 1st November 2021
Kent Cricket is devastated to learn of the passing of former Kent seamer, Alan Igglesden, at the age of 57.
‘Iggy’ made his debut for Kent against Somerset in July 1986, and in a career spanning two decades, went on to make 283 appearances for the county, taking 592 wickets across both first-class and List A cricket.
His Kent best-figures of 7-37 came against Zimbabwe B during Kent’s tour of the country after the conclusion of the 1992 season, and in total recorded 19 five-wicket hauls for the county of his birth, having been born in Farnborough.
The right-arm seamer was awarded Kent Cap no. 187 in 1989 during a season in which he took 90 wickets in 42 matches for Kent, having made his England Test debut that year.
For his country, Igglesden made seven appearances for England across both formats, taking eight wickets, including the dismissals of Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh on debut in the sixth Test of the 1989 Men’s Ashes series.
He retired from the game in 1999 after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour whilst playing minor counties cricket for Berkshire.
After his diagnosis, he worked tirelessly to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for The Brain Tumour Charity, the largest dedicated fundraiser of research into brain tumours globally, and an organisation of which he was a patron.
The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with his wife Liz and his friends and family at this desperately sad time.
I was saddened to hear about the passing of Iggy. Fond memories of our times at Kent CC. Condolences to his family. Rest in peace Iggy 🙏🏿🕊
— Carl Hooper (@CarlHooper) November 3, 2021
Truly heartbreaking. Iggy is a one in a million guy. He helped me hugely in the early days of my career and then became a great friend ever since. He fought this illness so hard like the champion he is and I’ll miss him greatly.
Rip mate x https://t.co/rLtJ9vgwEf— Matt Walker (@mattwalker275) November 1, 2021
Incredibly sad. An amazing human being who was so brave over the years. Will be sorely missed.
Hero. https://t.co/FPqX8fwMQ5
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) November 1, 2021
I am saddened today of the passing of Alan igglesden a true warrior who fought to the very end. My thoughts are with his family and Liz
— Dean Headley (@deanheadley585) November 1, 2021
Heartbreaking to hear that my old friend and teammate Iggy has passed. It was wonderful to see him via FaceTime 10 days ago. He battled a brain tumour for more than 20 yrs &was an inspiration.Thinking of Liz and all the family at this incredibly sad time. #bignorm pic.twitter.com/ZTCUUfUxuY
— David Fulton (@DaveTavFulton) November 1, 2021
Today we said goodbye to such a wonderful man and loyal team mate. We shared so many great times. Constantly laughing. No more so than when he lost a borrowed driver up a tree in Harare. I can still see the look of horror on his face. Everyone else was in tears. Rip Iggy pic.twitter.com/VDURTZffx0
— Neil Taylor (@ThemapNeil) November 1, 2021
So sad to wake up to this news… a true champion who fought his illness so bravely #RIPIggy https://t.co/ShS5ubWQFa
— Charlotte Edwards (@C_Edwards23) November 1, 2021
Devastated at the passing of my mate Iggy yesterday. Despite battling inoperable brain tumour for 20yrs+ I never heard him complain. Blessed with memory of his smile just few months ago & our long friendship my heart goes out to Liz, Beth and his amazing family 💔 RIP Buddy pic.twitter.com/b2az1c1KIV
— Phil Tufnell (@philtufnell) November 2, 2021