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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Anne Stephanie Cruz

Robin Smith Dead at 62: England Legend Dies Days After First Ashes Test in Perth

The International Cricket Council (ICC) pays tribute to Robin Smith (Credit: Facebook/International Cricket Council)

Former England batsman Robin Smith has unexpectedly passed away at his home in Perth at the age of 62, just days after watching the first Ashes Test and jesting with teammates that he was 'back from the dead'.

According to a family statement released by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Smith died at his South Perth apartment on 1 December. The cause of death remains unknown pending a postmortem investigation.

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