Essex County Cricket Club are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former Essex cricketer Michael Boyers, who passed away on Sunday 30 November aged 77 years-old.
Born on 16 April 1948 in Plaistow, Newham, London, Michael Boyers was a right-handed batter and right-arm fast-medium bowler who represented Essex Cricket in the late 60s.
Boyers played the majority of his cricket for the Club between 1967 and 1969 when he played Second XI cricket. In July 1969, he made his first-class debut for the first team, facing Middlesex, batting in the low-middle order.
The following month, August 1969, he made his List A debut, playing against a touring Barbados side. Boyers took the wicket of Arthur Bethell (the grandfather of current Warwickshire and England all-rounder Jacob Bethell.
After his playing days, Michael used his knowledge of the sport and became the cricket coach for the University of Essex.
Essex County Cricket Club extends sincere condolences to Michael’s family, friends and all those who are connected with him. May he rest peacefully, he will be sadly missed.
