Statistician who co-founded the famous Duckworth-Lewis method in cricket has died

FAMOUS statistician Dr. Frank Duckworth has died at the age of 84.

The co-developer of the Duckworth-Lewis method died on June 21st.

He, along with Dr. Anthony Lewis, developed the system that is regularly used in cricket matches.

The system was originally developed by the pair, but is now known as DLS since Professor Steven Stern began improving the methodology.

It was renamed in 2014 after Duckworth and Lewis retired.

The method is a mathematical formula used to calculate the target score for the second batting team in a cricket match.

It is used when a game has been interrupted due to weather or other circumstances.

Duckworth was born in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire in 1939 and attended the Kind Edward VII School.

He worked as a mathematician for the nuclear industry.

In 2010 he was appointed MBE in the Birthday Honours List.

The pioneer received numerous tributes on social media.

One posted: “Sad loss.”

A second wrote: “May his soul rest in peace.”

A third commented: “Thank you for your great contribution to our beautiful game! Praying for your family. RIP!”

A fourth said: “This is such unfortunate news. Thank you for your invaluable contribution to our sport Frank. Rest in peace.”

Another added: “An absolute legend.”