England all-rounder Ben Stokes father Ged Stokes, a former rugby player for New Zealand, passed away on Tuesday after battling brain cancer. He was 65.
"It is with great sadness that we learn our former player and coach Ged Stokes has passed away,” his former rugby club, Workington Town said in a statement.
"Ged is written into the rich fabric of Town history and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with Deb, Ben and James. Ged still has many, many friends here in West Cumbria and we send our thoughts to them too," it added.
Ben Stokes's IPL team Rajasthan Royals took to Twitter and wrote: RIP Ged Stokes. One of the greatest characters in our special cricket family. We're with you Ben. Strength to you and your family. (sic)
RIP Ged Stokes. One of the greatest characters in our special cricket family.
We're with you Ben. Strength to you and your family 💗🙏 pic.twitter.com/jA2EA0DVIk
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) December 8, 2020
he must have been very proud of you, and he will always watch over you. Stay strong, champ! Condolences to Ben and his family in such tough times.. (sic) - a fan message read.
Ged coached Workington Town’s fellow side Whitehaven and also took charge of Serbia in the international circuit.
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