- The legend of the Australian cricket Bob Cowper died
- The ash hero died after the battle against cancer
Australian cricket is in mourning after the loss of the legend of the Ashes Bob Cowper, who died at the age of 84.
Cowper died on Saturday morning after a long fight against cancer.
The talented drummer is survived by the wife Dale and two daughters Olivia and will be.
Cowper succeeded 27 tests between 1964 and 1968, marking 2061 takes place at 46.84, including five impressive centuries.
Cowper was the first cricket player to score a triple century at the bottom during the Ashes 1965-66 series. – A round that helped Australia keep the ashes.
He played his last test in 1968 during an Ashes tour at the age of 28 to become a prosperous businessman.
The Cricket Victoria chair, Ross Hepburn, spoke of the impact that Cowper had on sport.
The legend of Bob Cowper ash died at the age of 84
Cowper died on Saturday morning after a long fight with cancer
Cowper was the first cricket player to score a triple century in Australia
“He was one of our big ones-a player in technical excellence and the big balance,” he said.
“We honor his contribution and the example he gave on and off the field. Our thoughts are with his wife Dale and his daughters Olivia and will be and her many friends and teammates.
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