2 h. ago ‘He was a batter ahead of his time’: Robin Smith, former England cricketer, dies aged 62

Batter scored more than 6,000 runs for EnglandSmith was at Hampshire from 1982 to 2003Tributes have been paid to Robin Smith, whose swashbuckling batting and fearlessness at the crease lit up English cricket in an era when it often languished in the doldrums, following his death at the age of 62.Smith played 62 Tests for England between 1988 to 1996, averaging 43.67. But it was the sight of him taking the fight to the fastest pace bowlers of his generation that will live longest in the memory. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Robin Smith died 'unexpectedly' at home: Family release statement after 'charismatic' England cricket legend's death at 62 amid battles with alcohol and mental health problems

Robin Smith's family paid tribute to the charismatic former England batsman after his shock death at the age of just 62 was announced today.

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4 h. ago Robin Smith was a Hampshire and England great and one of the very best – and bravest – in the face of raw pace

Smith, who has died aged 62, was a master of ducking and diving to avoid the world’s fastest bowlers

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4 h. ago What we know as tributes pour in for England cricket icon Robin Smith after his death

England cricket legend Robin Smith has died in Australia, just days after he bravely opened up about his troubled past. His friends and former team-mates have been hailing his achievements

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5 h. ago Michael Vaughan leads tributes to his 'hero' Robin Smith after tragic death aged 62

Michael Vaughan and Jack Russell have been among those to pay their respects to former England batter Robin Smith, who died at the age of 62 at his home in Perth

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5 h. ago Robin Smith: Tributes paid to 'one of England’s most charismatic and popular players' after death at 62

Former team-mates including Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain recount fond memories of ‘The Judge’

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

He played 62 Tests for England between 1988 and 1996.

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6 h. ago Robin Smith: 'Judge' whose fearless batting delivered its own lasting verdict

One of England’s most popular and charismatic players, and a Hampshire icon, has died at the age of 62

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7 h. ago Robin Smith: England and Hampshire cricket legend 'The Judge' dies aged 62

Smith died unexpectedly at his home in Australia on Monday

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7 h. ago Robin Smith, former England Test batter and Hampshire captain, dies aged 62

Smith had met with England Lions players in Perth only two weeks before his death

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7 h. ago Robin Smith's tragic unfulfilled 'nice grandad' wish days before death after vodka battle

Just days before his death, England cricket legend Robin Smith heartbreakingly opened up about his alcohol abuse and wish to be a "nice grandad" for his first granddaughter due to be born this week

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8 h. ago BBC presenter and host of hit property show Hugh Wallace dies 'suddenly' aged 68 as his heartbroken husband pays tribute

Hugh, who was an architect by trade, passed away 'suddenly' at home on Monday evening, his husband Martin Corbett confirmed yesterday.

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10 h. ago Tributes to respected former professional golfer who holds incredible Open record

Denis Durnian has died aged 75

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10 h. ago Poorstacy dead: Rapper and Travis Barker collaborator dies aged 26

A rising American rapper who previously collaborated with Blink-182 star Travis Barker, has died at the age of 26 after a 'medical emergency' at a hotel

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11 h. ago Rising star rapper & Travis Barker collaborator POORSTACY dead at 26 after being ‘rushed to hospital from hotel’

RISING rap star POORSTACY has died at the age of 26 after being rushed to hospital. The up-and-coming musician, born Carlito Milfort, passed away on Saturday morning after suffering "a medical emergency" in a hotel room. A hotel employee in Boca Raton, Florida told TMZ the performer had been staying at the complex for 10...

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13 h. ago Ollie Pope says England will not back down to media scrutiny in Australia

Paparazzi have routinely been stationed outside hotels and airports.

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21 h. ago Rapper and frequent Travis Barker collaborator POORSTACY dead at 26

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25 h. ago Beloved TV presenter dies suddenly aged 68 as tributes pour in

Hugh Wallace was best known for his roles on RTE programmes such as Home of the Year and My Bungalow Bliss

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27 h. ago TV presenter Hugh Wallace dies aged 68 as partner confirms sad news

Irish TV presenter and RTE Home of the Year judge Hugh Wallace has died at the age of 68, his partner Martin Corbett has confirmed

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