England’s former Test batsman Robin Arnold Smith has died at the age of 62.
According to details surfaced on Tuesday, his family confirmed the news, stating: ‘It is with the deepest and most profound sense of sadness and loss that we must announce the passing of Robin Arnold Smith, beloved father of Harrison and Margaux and cherished brother of Christopher.’
The England and Wales Cricket Board expressed deep sorrow at his death and paid tribute to the loss of an outstanding cricketer and a fine man. Supporters and former players also expressed grief and remembered his contribution to the game.
Smith represented England in 62 Tests and 71 One-Day Internationals, where he gained recognition for his forceful batting. Over his career, he scored 4,236 Test runs at an average of 43.67, including nine centuries and 28 fifties, and 2,419 ODI runs at an average of 39.01, with four centuries and 15 fifties. In first-class cricket he compiled 26,155 runs at 41.51, and in List A matches he amassed 14,927 runs at 41.12.
