Coronavirus pandemic: Lancashire chairman David Hodgkiss dies of COVID-19

"Further to the announcement from his family, it is with great sadness that Lancashire Cricket announces the passing of its Chairman, David Hodgkiss OBE" the club said in a statement.

PTI

March 31, 2020 / 12:59 PM IST

Lancashire county cricket club chairman, David Hodgkiss has died after being infected by the dreaded coronavirus. He was 71.

Although Lancashire did not give the exact reason of his death in their official statement, a club spokesperson told the 'Press Association' that Hodgkiss' death was "coronavirus-related."

"Further to the announcement from his family, it is with great sadness that Lancashire Cricket announces the passing of its Chairman, David Hodgkiss OBE" the club said in a statement.

According to reports, Hodgkiss had some prior health issues as well.

Hodgkiss had been on the board at Emirate Old Trafford for 22 years, serving as a member, treasurer and vice-chairman before becoming the chairman, succeeding Michael Cairns in 2017.

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