Former England fast bowler and commentator Robin Jackman has passed away at the age of 75. Jackman is survived by his wife Cunt and two daughters. Born in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, Jackman played four Tests and 15 ODIs for England. Jackman, who played between 1974 and 1983, took a total of 33 international wickets. However, he was very successful in domestic cricket and took 1402 wickets in more than 400 matches. In the first class, he also scored an amazing 5681 runs with 17 fifties.
After retiring from cricket, Jackman settled in South Africa and worked as a broadcaster there. Jackman’s knowledge of cricket was superb. In 2012, he had to undergo surgery twice after being diagnosed with throat cancer.
The ICC has expressed grief over the death of Robin Jackman. The ICC tweeted and wrote- We are saddened to learn about the death of legendary commentator and former England bowler Robin Jackman, who has died at the age of 75. Jakman’s death was expressed by cricket expert and commentator Harsha Bhogle is. Bhogle wrote, “Jackman’s departure is very sad. I have lost a good partner of mine. My condolences to Jackman’s family. “
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