New Delhi, December 2: Former England batsman Robin Arnold Smith passed away at the age of 62. The veteran cricketer breathed his last on Monday in Perth, Australia.
During his brilliant career, Smith scored 4,236 runs in 62 Test matches at an average of 43.67. He hit 9 centuries and 28 half-centuries during this period.
The right-handed batsman scored 2,419 runs in 71 ODI matches at an average of 39.01, including 4 centuries. Additionally, he scored 26,155 runs in 426 first-class matches and 14,927 runs in 443 List-A matches. He became famous in the cricket world as ‘The Judge’.
The late cricketer’s family revealed that Smith died suddenly on Monday at his apartment in South Perth. However, the cause of his death is not yet clear.
Smith’s family said in a statement, “It is with great sadness that we have to announce that Robin Arnold Smith, beloved father of Harrison and Margo and dear brother of Christopher, has passed away.”
The statement added, “A brave and courageous batsman who played brilliant cricket for Hampshire and his country. During this time, he gained many admirers and friends. This is a very difficult time for all of us. We are trying to cope with this grief, and we would request the media and cricket fans to respect our privacy. Since his retirement from the game in 2004, everyone is aware of his battles with alcohol and mental health, but assumptions should not be made about the cause of death based on these reasons. The actual cause of death will be revealed by the post-mortem report.”
England Cricket wrote on social media platform ‘X’: “Everyone at the England and Wales Cricket Board is deeply saddened to hear of Robin Smith’s passing. He was a legend for England and Hampshire. Rest in peace, Judge.”
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Chairman Richard Thompson expressed grief over Smith’s death, saying, “Robin Smith was a player who bravely faced some of the world’s fastest bowlers. His performances made England fans feel proud and thoroughly entertained them. He played a memorable innings of 167 not out off 163 balls against Australia in an ODI match at Edgbaston in 1993. His record at Hampshire is outstanding. We are deeply saddened by the news of his passing. Our prayers are with his friends, family and loved ones.”
Robin Arnold Smith was born on September 13, 1963, in Durban, South Africa. A few years later, he moved to England to play for Hampshire. He played for Hampshire for 21 years from 1982 to 2003. During this period, he captained the county from 1998 to 2009. Smith retired from cricket at the age of 40.
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