2 weeks Ago By Henry Tomlinson
KEITH STACKPOLE has died at the age of 84.The former cricketer was notable for a famous 207 score against England in the 1970-71 Ashes.GettyKeith Stackpole has sadly passed away[/caption]GettyHe scored a famous 207 runs against England in the Ashes[/caption]Stackpole’s score came at the Gabba and was his highest Test score.
The right-handed opening batter also played in the first-ever one-day international.He took three wickets in the 1971 match with his leg-spin bowling at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.Stackpole was also the top scorer in the 1972 Ashes series while vice-captaining the team.
After retiring from the sport, he worked as a radio and TV commentator.Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird hailed Stackpole in a tribute to the legend.He said: “Keith was one of the great contributors to the game of cricket and his legacy will live long into the future.
“It is testament to his talent and standing that he was one of the five Wisden cricketers of the year in 1973 and was awarded the MBE in 1974 for services to cricket.”More to follow..
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