3 h. ago Robin Smith hailed as ‘ahead of his time’ and Hampshire hero after death aged 62

Smith played 62 Tests for England between 1988 and 1996.

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4 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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6 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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6 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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6 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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7 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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8 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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8 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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9 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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9 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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9 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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9 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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12 h. ago Man, 22, stabbed to death near Wembley Stadium in broad daylight attack as knifeman still on the loose

A MAN has tragically died after being stabbed to death in broad daylight near Wembley Stadium - as the knifeman remains on the loose. Cops have launched an murder investigation after the shocking attack in Wembley, north west London, yesterday afternoon. Emergency crews were scrambled to High Road Wembley just before 1pm. Detective Chief Superintendent...

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23 h. ago Wembley stabbing live updates as man, 22, stabbed to death in broad daylight

Wembley stabbing live updates as man, 22, stabbed to death in broad daylight  My London

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25 h. ago Man, 22, stabbed to death in broad daylight on major North London street

Man, 22, stabbed to death in broad daylight on major North London street  MyLondon

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25 h. ago Wembley 'murder' as man stabbed to death in broad daylight and knifeman on loose

A young man was fatally stabbed in London this afternoon, the Metropolitan Police said - a murder investigation has been launched but no arrests have been made yet

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27 h. ago Terminally ill dad dies in heartbreaking pain after not being able to afford Dignitas

Terminally ill dad, Tim Wardle, who campaigned for the assisted dying bill not wanting anyone to face a painful death ended up endured a painful final day, his son told The Mirror

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27 h. ago Gladiators star left 'heartbroken' after death of 'absolute hero' dad days after Strictly announcement

The former rugby player will be seen on Tess Daly and Claudia Winkeman's final Strictly apperance

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33 h. ago Hong Kong arrests 13 on suspicion of manslaughter over apartment fires

Authorities face growing criticism for detaining at least two civilians who have called for accountabilityAuthorities in Hong Kong have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter in relation to last week’s devastating fire, as they face growing criticism from residents over the arrests under national security laws of at least two civilians calling for accountability.Emergency services continued to search through the seven towers of the Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po on Monday, days after the city’s deadliest fire in 75 years. The death toll rose to 151 and is expected to rise further as the search continues. About 40 people are still missing. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago West Ham vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result, match stream and latest updates today

An emotional day at the London Stadium following the death of Hammers legend Billy Bonds

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