WORCESTERSHIRE Supporters Association president, Cynthia Crawford, has pledged that “every penny” of the £50,000 legacy left by their former chairman, Ken Mills, “will be ploughed back into Worcestershire County Cricket Club.”

Mills died in August after more than 40 years service as chairman.

He left the donation in his will to the association plus a significant amount of Worcestershire memorabilia.

Crawford has written a letter of thanks to Ken’s nephew, Dan Mills, outlining that the legacy will be spent wisely and to the benefit of the cricket club which was so close to his heart.

She wrote: “On behalf of Worcestershire County Cricket Supporters’ Association committee and members, I am writing to acknowledge receipt of Ken’s generous legacy of £50,000 to the association..

“You may rest assured that every penny will be ploughed back into WCCC, either for ground improvements, help with players or equipment for the groundsmen.

“Ken’s amazing dedication to Worcestershire knew no bounds and 41 years as chairman is an incredible record.”

“He set a great example for us all to follow. He was selfless and we shall never forget him.”