DEATH / OBITUARIES : John Manners has died, according to a statement posted online on March. 12, 2020.
We learned of the deceased through the following tribute posted on social media.
Sad to note the passing of John Manners (Hants & Services), the longest-lived male fc cricketer, aged 105:164 when he passed away last Saturday. Oldest living is now Vasant Raiji (Bombay etc), who passed 100 on 26 Jan this year. Condolences to Manners’ family and friends.