Robin Smith, ex-England cricketer, dies aged 62

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 2, 2025 at 01:20 PM

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Former England cricketer Robin Smith has died at the age of 62, as announced by his former club Hampshire on December 2, 2025. Smith, born in South Africa, represented England in 62 Tests and 71 ODIs during the late 1980s and 90s, scoring over 4,000 Test runs and 13 centuries. Known for his aggressive batting style, particularly against fast bowlers, he averaged 43.67 in Tests. Smith's notable achievements include an unbeaten 167 in an ODI against Australia in 1993, which was England's highest ODI innings until 2016, and a score of 175 against the West Indies in 1994. In recent years, Smith had spoken about his struggles with depression and alcoholism following his retirement. He was the brother of fellow England international Chris Smith.

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