Robin Jackman, Former England Bowler And Cricket Commentator, Dies At 75 | Cricket News

Robin Jackman, former England quick bowler, died on the age of 75 on Saturday. Apart from being a Test cricketer for England, Jackman was additionally a famend commentator. The International Cricket Council (ICC) took to Twitter to supply their condolences to Jackman’s household and pals. “We are saddened to learn about the death of legendary commentator and former England bowler Robin Jackman, who has passed away aged 75. The thoughts of the cricketing world go out to his family and friends during this difficult time,” the ICC tweeted

We are saddened to be taught in regards to the dying of legendary commentator and former England bowler Robin Jackman, who has handed away aged 75.

The ideas of the cricketing world exit to his household and pals throughout this tough time. pic.twitter.com/J0fw99qoXC

— ICC (@ICC) December 25, 2020

The cricket fraternity additionally paid tribute to Jackman on social media.

RIP Jackers #robinjackman

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) December 25, 2020

“RIP Jackers #robinjackman,” AB de Villiers wrote on Twitter.

Today solely will get worse….Robin Jackman handed away our ideas are with Vonny and the household so unhappy …….see you on the watering gap within the sky Jackers. RIP X

— Ian Botham (@BeefyBotham) December 25, 2020

“Today only gets worse….Robin Jackman passed away our thoughts are with Vonny and the family so sad …….see you at the watering hole in the sky Jackers. RIP X,” Ian Botham stated.

Pained and saddened on the passing of Robin Jackman. man and an exquisite commentator. #RIPJackers

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) December 25, 2020

“Pained and saddened  at the passing of Robin Jackman. A good man and a wonderful commentator. #RIPJackers,” Ramiz Raza tweeted.

Jackman made his Test debut towards the West Indies in 1981 at Bridgetown.

He picked up 5 wickets in his first Test however retired after enjoying simply 4 matches within the longest format of the sport.

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In 15 One-Day Internationals, Jackman took 19 wickets at a mean of 31.47.

Jackman had an incredible first-class file. He picked up greater than 1,400 wickets in 399 matches. The right-hander additionally smashed 5,681 runs with the assistance of 17 half-centuries.