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Len Pavy Australian cricketer dead at age 89

Len Pavy, an Australian cricketer, died on January 31, 2026, aged 89.

Born Leonard Pavy in Boulder, Western Australia, he played seven first-class matches for Western Australia in 1954 and 1955. A middle-order batsman, he made his first-class debut for Western Australia in February 1954 at the age of 17.

He was educated at Perth Modern School and the University of Western Australia, and later worked as a school physical education teacher and teacher of PE teachers. In 1983, he was the West Australian director of coaching, and in 1994 he prepared a report for the West Australian government on the recognition of umpires.

Leonard Pavy (21 August 1936 – 31 January 2026) was an Australian cricketer. He played seven first-class matches for Western Australia in 1954 and 1955.

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