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Keith Piper

English cricketer (Warwickshire)

January 1, 1970 - June 10, 2026 (Age 56)

Source: Wikipedia public record

Keith John Piper (18 December 1969 – 9 June 2026) was a professional cricketer.

Known forEnglish cricketer (Warwickshire)
Age56
DiedJune 10, 2026
SourceWikipedia public record

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Keith John Piper (18 December 1969 – 9 June 2026) was a professional cricketer. Keith Piper died on June 10, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.

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June 10, 2026
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Keith Piper, 56, died on June 10, 2026. Keith Piper was known publicly as an English cricketer (Warwickshire). Keith John Piper (18 December 1969 – 9 June 2026) was a professional cricketer. A natural wicketkeeper with an eye for the spectacular, Keith Piper played for Warwickshire for 16 years. He was part of the team that won the County Championship (as part of an unprecedented treble) in 1994. In that year he made his highest first-class score of 116 not out, the innings came against Durham in the match made famous by Brian Lara scoring a first-class record 501 not out. Piper and Lara shared an unbeaten partnership of 322 which was a then county record for the fifth wicket. Public biographical listings identify Piper as an English cricketer (Warwickshire). This public record remains centered on Piper's work as an English cricketer (Warwickshire) and the documented milestones of that career.

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  1. 1969
    Keith John Piper was a professional cricketer.

    Keith John Piper (18 December 1969 – 9 June 2026) was a professional cricketer.

  2. 1994
    He was part of the team that won the County Championship in 1994.

    He was part of the team that won the County Championship (as part of an unprecedented treble) in 1994.

  3. 1997
    After serving a drugs ban in 1997

    After serving a drugs ban in 1997, he tested positive for cannabis in the opening round of matches in 2005 and was banned for four months.

  4. 2008
    His playing contract was terminated and Piper announced his retirem...

    His playing contract was terminated and Piper announced his retirement however he remained at the club as second XI coach until the end of the 2008 season when he took voluntary redundancy.

  5. 2015
    In 2015, he joined the coaching staff of Leicestershire

    In 2015, he joined the coaching staff of Leicestershire.

  6. June 10, 2026
    Died

    Keith Piper died at age 56.

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A natural wicketkeeper with an eye for the spectacular, Keith Piper played for Warwickshire for 16 years.

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  • Wikipedia · Keith Piper (cricketer)Jun 10, 2026
Wikipedia · Keith Piper (cricketer)

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