The former fast bowler, England’s first British-born black player, has died aged 61 after battling motor neurone disease.

He was also a key figure in England's Ashes victory during the 1970-71 tour. Lever's most memorable performance came in 1975 when he delivered a stunning six for 38 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Former England and Lancashire fast bowler Peter Lever ... in 1971 – and was part of the triumphant Ashes tour of 1970-71. He returned Down Under in 1975, when he claimed career-best figures ...

Lancastrian Lever, who was nicknamed ‘Plank,’ first played for England earlier in 1970, against a Rest of ... was distraught and even considered giving up cricket. He later admitted: "I ...