Cricket commentator and former Warwickshire bowler Jack Bannister dies aged 85

Radio station Talksport, where Bannister worked, announced the news on Saturday about the former Warwickshire bowler, who also had a long career at the BBC.

A short statement on Talksport's Twitter account read: "We are saddened to report that our legendary cricket correspondent Jack Bannister passed away last night aged 85. Rest in peace Jack."

Former England bowler Darren Gough, a colleague of Bannister's at Talksport, paid tribute, tweeting: "RIP jack bannister. A great man who was opinionated, honest, knowledgeable and passionate. A top cricketer, writer, broadcaster will be missed."