Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62

2025-12-02 10:49

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Robin Smith was a key figure in the England side in the late 1980s and 1990s.

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BBCTue, December 2, 2025 at 10:49 AM UTC

Former England batter Robin Smith has died at the age of 62.

Nicknamed 'Judge', Smith played 62 Tests between 1988 and 1996, scoring 4,236 runs at an average 43.67, including nine centuries.

He averaged 39.01 in 71 one-day internationals.

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Born in South Africa, Smith spent his entire county career at Hampshire, making his final appearance in August 2003.

He scored 26,155 first-class runs at 41.51 in a 22-year career.

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