Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62
Summary
Former England cricketer Robin Smith has died aged 62 in Australia. Known for his fearless batting and resilience against fast bowlers, Smith was celebrated as a cricketing icon.
Key Points
- Robin Smith, former England Test cricketer, has died aged 62 in Australia.
- Smith scored 4,236 Test runs and 2,419 ODI runs, known for fearless batting against fast bowlers.
- He struggled with mental health and alcohol-related issues post-retirement.
- Smith was hailed as one of Hampshire's greatest cricketers and a ‘batter ahead of his time.’
