inaugural Test match, and so became the first batsman to make a Test century at the WACA. In a tour match against Northern New South Wales he made 111 and 45, but had to retire hurt with bruised fingers. He still batted in the Fifth Test at Melbourne, rescuing the first innings with 109, despite his damaged hands, but did not bat in the second innings. Missing the Sixth Test due to injury, Luckhurst made his return in the Seventh as Boycott was unavailable, having had his arm broken by Garth McKenzie. Luckhurst made a vital 58 as he and John Edrich (57) put on 94 for the first wicket to lay the foundations of England's second innings 302 when they were 80 runs behind. Australia were dismissed for 160 and England won the Test by 62 runs to regain The Ashes. Unable to cope with the pace bowlers of the West Indies and Australia in the mid 1970s, Luckhust retired in 1976, but kept working at Canterbury as coach, then manager, then on youth development and finally as Club President. He was married twice, to Elaine and Raye, had two sons with Elaine and a stepson. His autobiography was called Boot Boy to President. Luckhurst died in March 2005, in Kent, from oesophageal cancer, at the age of 66. References External links The Guardian on 4 March 2005 1939 births 2005 deaths England One Day International cricketers England Test cricketers English cricketers Kent cricketers Commonwealth XI cricketers International Cavaliers cricketers Wisden Cricketers of the Year People from Sittingbourne Deaths from esophageal cancer Marylebone Cricket Club cricketers Presidents of Kent County Cricket Club Combined Services cricketers