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The Independent UK
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Jonathan Veal

Robin Smith hailed as ‘batter ahead of his time’ following death at age of 62

Former England batter Robin Smith has died at the age of 62 (Phil Noble/PA). - (PA Wire)

Robin Smith was a “batter ahead of his time”, according to England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Richard Thompson following the former England international’s death at the age of 62.

Smith, who played 62 Tests between 1988 and 1996, died on Monday in Australia, where he lived, his family said in a statement.

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