COUNTY cricketer took to social media to pay tribute to their scorer who lost her life to cancer.

Worcestershire CCC players past and present praised first team scorer Dawn Pugh who died earlier this week.

She had been first team scorer since 2012 after a decade in the role with the second team.

New Road opener Daryl Mitchell wrote: “Big loss for all of the lads, wonderful woman, she will be greatly missed.”

All-rounder Brett D’Oliveira said: “Will be a huge miss to all at Worcs CCC. Lovely lady who always had time for you. The place won’t be the same, Thinking of you Dawn.”

Batsman Ross Whiteley wrote: “I will miss forever your smile and warming hugs. What a truly great woman you were. Taught us all never to give up. RIP Dawn.”

Ex County paceman Allan Richardson said: “Absolutely gutted to hear this news. Dawn was such a lovely kind woman and in my time there a Worcs CCC legend. Thoughts with all her family.”

Former Worcestershire bowler Richard Jones wrote: “Very sad news. Lovely lady. Will always remember when her horse came in at 100-1 at Worcester and she was smiling for about a week.”

There were also messages from other players, the Professional Cricketers’ Association and various counties including Essex, Surrey and Kent who wrote: “Condolences from all of us at Kent. A real trail-blazer.”

She was the only full-time female scorer on the first team circuit when she took up the role and in 2013 she scored for Australia in the Ashes Test at Lord’s.