John Sullivan dies aged 61

John Sullivan, who was a member of the Lancashire side which won the Gillette Cup three seasons running in 1970, 1971 and 1972, has died at the age of 61.

Born in Stalybridge, Sullivan joined Lancashire in 1963 and played 154 Championship matches before his retirement from county cricket in 1976. But his forte was the one-day game, and as well as the three Gillette titles, he was a key part of the side which won the first two John Player League crowns in 1969 and 1970.