Cricket legend Robin Smith dies at 62 in Australia

Former England cricket star Robin Smith has passed away at the age of 62 while in Australia for the Ashes series. The sad news was shared by his close friend and ex-teammate Kevan James during an interview with BBC Radio Solent. Smith, known as ‘The Judge’, had a distinguished cricket career, representing England in 62 Test matches and 71 one-day internationals. He made his Test debut in 1988 against the West Indies and went on to score 4,236 runs with nine centuries. Despite battling health issues including alcoholism and depression, Smith remained a beloved figure in the cricketing world. His passing has deeply impacted the cricket community, with tributes pouring in for the talented and courageous batsman.