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Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62

Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62

Summary

Robin Smith, a former England cricket player, has passed away at the age of 62. He played for England's cricket team and Hampshire County during his career.

Key Facts

  • Robin Smith died at the age of 62.
  • He was a former England cricket player, referred to as a "batter."
  • Smith played 62 Test matches for England from 1988 to 1996.
  • In Test matches, he scored a total of 4,236 runs.
  • He averaged 43.67 runs per match, with nine centuries (scores of 100 runs or more in a single play).
  • In one-day international matches, he averaged 39.01 runs.
  • Smith was born in South Africa but played county cricket for Hampshire in England.
  • His cricket career spanned 22 years, during which he scored 26,155 runs in first-class matches.

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