Former England allrounder David Capel, who featured in 15 Tests and 23 ODIs, died on Wednesday after fighting from a long illness. He was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2018.

David Capel has shared three decades of his life with the county club Northamptonshire as a player and coach. He played for them from 1981 to 2002. The allrounder has amassed 12, 202 runs and picked 546 wickets in 313 first-class matches. The club took to Twitter to share the loss of the veteran. They wrote:

“It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we announce the death of former Northamptonshire and England great David Capel at the age of 57.”

It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we announce the death of former Northamptonshire and England great, David Capel at the age of 57.

— Northamptonshire CCC (@NorthantsCCC) September 2, 2020

England and Wales Cricket Board also expressed the grief of losing David Capel, who was also the assistant coach of the England women’s team. ECB CEO Tom Harrison said that it was shocking news for England cricket.

“David’s dedication to cricket will be greatly missed and we would like to send our condolences to his family, and to everyone who knew and loved him, ” ECB said.

“This is hugely shocking and sad news for the English cricket family and particularly those connected with Northants CCC. David was one of the finest all-rounders of his era and spent an astonishing 33 years at Wantage Road, ” Tom Harrison said.

Capel scored 374 Test runs at an average of 15.58, with the highest score of 98 against Pakistan in Karachi in 1987, and took 21 wickets at 50.66 with his medium pace.

Earlier this year, he was inducted in Northamptonshire’s Hall of fame for his 33-year long service to the club.