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The South African-born English cricketer, who played in the late 1980s and 90s, scored more than 4,000 Test runs.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPublished On 2 Dec 2025<\/span>2 Dec 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\nClick here to share on social media<\/p>\nshare2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>Former batter Robin Smith has died at the age of 62, his former club Hampshire has said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of legendary batter Robin Smith,\u201d Hampshire posted on the social media platform X on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 4 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>Smith, born in South Africa to British parents, played 62 Tests and 71 one-day internationals (ODIs) for England, scoring 13 centuries.<\/p>\n<p>He suffered from depression and alcoholism following his retirement, telling British newspapers only last week about his personal struggles.<\/p>\n<p>Smith established himself as a belligerent middle-order batter known for his striking ability against fast bowlers. He averaged 43.67 in Tests, the highest among all contemporary England players when he was dropped after a series in South Africa in 1995-96.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a sad day \u2026 At the time, in the 80s and 90s, he was England\u2019s best batter,\u201d a tearful Kevan James, Smith\u2019s former Hampshire teammate, told BBC Radio Solent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe was a super player, particularly of fast bowling in an era where the West Indies had all these fast bowlers. He was one of the few England batters who stood up to them and basically gave as good as he got.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Smith was the brother of fellow England international Chris Smith, who played his last Test at Leeds two years before his England debut at the same ground in 1988.<\/p>\n<p>Nicknamed \u201cThe Judge\u201d for having curly hair like a judge\u2019s wig, Smith scored 175 against the West Indies in Antigua in 1994, the same Test in which Brian Lara made a record-breaking 375 runs.<\/p>\n<p>Smith also hit an unbeaten 167 against Australia in 1993, which remained the highest innings by an England player in an ODI until 2016, when Alex Hales made 171 against Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRobin 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,\u201d said England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chair Richard Thompson.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe did so in a way that gave England fans enormous pride, and no shortage of entertainment.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4145169\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4145169\" style=\"width:770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4145169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-649938408-1764677234.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80\" alt=\"Robin Smith in action.\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4145169\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smith was best known for his powerful hitting in the one-day format, scoring 2,419 runs at an average of 39 [File: Graham Chadwick\/Empics via Getty Images]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The South African-born English cricketer, who played in the late 1980s and 90s, scored more than 4,000 Test runs. 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Published On 2 Dec 2025<\/span>2 Dec 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\nClick here to share on social media<\/p>\nshare2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>Former batter Robin Smith has died at the age of 62, his former club Hampshire has said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of legendary batter Robin Smith,\u201d Hampshire posted on the social media platform X on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 4 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>Smith, born in South Africa to British parents, played 62 Tests and 71 one-day internationals (ODIs) for England, scoring 13 centuries.<\/p>\n<p>He suffered from depression and alcoholism following his retirement, telling British newspapers only last week about his personal struggles.<\/p>\n<p>Smith established himself as a belligerent middle-order batter known for his striking ability against fast bowlers. He averaged 43.67 in Tests, the highest among all contemporary England players when he was dropped after a series in South Africa in 1995-96.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a sad day \u2026 At the time, in the 80s and 90s, he was England\u2019s best batter,\u201d a tearful Kevan James, Smith\u2019s former Hampshire teammate, told BBC Radio Solent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe was a super player, particularly of fast bowling in an era where the West Indies had all these fast bowlers. He was one of the few England batters who stood up to them and basically gave as good as he got.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Smith was the brother of fellow England international Chris Smith, who played his last Test at Leeds two years before his England debut at the same ground in 1988.<\/p>\n<p>Nicknamed \u201cThe Judge\u201d for having curly hair like a judge\u2019s wig, Smith scored 175 against the West Indies in Antigua in 1994, the same Test in which Brian Lara made a record-breaking 375 runs.<\/p>\n<p>Smith also hit an unbeaten 167 against Australia in 1993, which remained the highest innings by an England player in an ODI until 2016, when Alex Hales made 171 against Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRobin 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,\u201d said England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chair Richard Thompson.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe did so in a way that gave England fans enormous pride, and no shortage of entertainment.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4145169\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4145169\" style=\"width:770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4145169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-649938408-1764677234.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80\" alt=\"Robin Smith in action.\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4145169\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smith was best known for his powerful hitting in the one-day format, scoring 2,419 runs at an average of 39 [File: Graham Chadwick\/Empics via Getty Images]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The South African-born English cricketer, who played in the late 1980s and 90s, scored more than 4,000 Test runs. 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share2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>Former batter Robin Smith has died at the age of 62, his former club Hampshire has said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of legendary batter Robin Smith,\u201d Hampshire posted on the social media platform X on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 4 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>Smith, born in South Africa to British parents, played 62 Tests and 71 one-day internationals (ODIs) for England, scoring 13 centuries.<\/p>\n<p>He suffered from depression and alcoholism following his retirement, telling British newspapers only last week about his personal struggles.<\/p>\n<p>Smith established himself as a belligerent middle-order batter known for his striking ability against fast bowlers. He averaged 43.67 in Tests, the highest among all contemporary England players when he was dropped after a series in South Africa in 1995-96.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a sad day \u2026 At the time, in the 80s and 90s, he was England\u2019s best batter,\u201d a tearful Kevan James, Smith\u2019s former Hampshire teammate, told BBC Radio Solent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe was a super player, particularly of fast bowling in an era where the West Indies had all these fast bowlers. He was one of the few England batters who stood up to them and basically gave as good as he got.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Smith was the brother of fellow England international Chris Smith, who played his last Test at Leeds two years before his England debut at the same ground in 1988.<\/p>\n<p>Nicknamed \u201cThe Judge\u201d for having curly hair like a judge\u2019s wig, Smith scored 175 against the West Indies in Antigua in 1994, the same Test in which Brian Lara made a record-breaking 375 runs.<\/p>\n<p>Smith also hit an unbeaten 167 against Australia in 1993, which remained the highest innings by an England player in an ODI until 2016, when Alex Hales made 171 against Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRobin 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,\u201d said England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chair Richard Thompson.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe did so in a way that gave England fans enormous pride, and no shortage of entertainment.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4145169\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4145169\" style=\"width:770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4145169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-649938408-1764677234.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80\" alt=\"Robin Smith in action.\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4145169\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smith was best known for his powerful hitting in the one-day format, scoring 2,419 runs at an average of 39 [File: Graham Chadwick\/Empics via Getty Images]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The South African-born English cricketer, who played in the late 1980s and 90s, scored more than 4,000 Test runs. 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