Former England cricketer, Robin Smith dies, aged 62
Having played in 62 Tests and 71 ODIs, Smith amassed 6655 runs over his international career for England.
The international cricket community is in mourning following the news of the passing of former England batter Robin Smith.
Smith, aged 62, was a vital figure in England’s Test team between 1988 and 1996.
Robin Smith scores stylish 91 against India in Perth | CWC92
England batter Robin Smith enjoyed a day out as he scored a superb 91 against India at the WACA Ground in Perth during the 1992 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup
Having made his debut against West Indies in 1988, the right-handed batter went on to amass 4236 runs off 62 Test appearances, averaging an impressive 43.67.
This included nine centuries, three of which came against the Windies, including his highest-ever Test score of 175. In addition, he also played 71 ODIs for England, returning with 2419 runs.
Robin Smith plays a shot during his unbeaten innings of 100 against India at the Lord's Cricket Ground in 1990 // Getty Images
Paying his tributes to the former England great, the ECB chair Richard Thompson said in a statement, "Robin Smith was a player who stood toe to toe with some of the quickest bowlers in the world, meeting spells of hostile fast bowling with a defiant smile and an incredible resilience.
“He did so in a way that gave England fans enormous pride, and no shortage of entertainment.
"He was a batter ahead of his time which was typified in that unforgettable unbeaten 167 from 163 balls in an ODI against Australia at Edgbaston in 1993,” he added.