LONDON: Scottish cricket was in mourning on Friday following the death offormer national team captain Con De Lange at the age of 38 following alengthy illness.
South Africa-born all-rounder De Lange was diagnosed with a brain tumourafter falling ill while away on international duty in late 2017.
“Con’s death at such an early age is a tragedy,” said Cricket Scotlandchairman Tony Brian.
De Lange started his career in South Africa, playing for the Knights andFree State and had two years with Northamptonshire before representingScotland.
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At international level, he captained Scotland to their first 50-overvictory over a International Cricket Council full member and hit thewinning runs as Scotland chased down 287 against Sri Lanka in May 2017.-APP/AFP
