Cricket Australia has paid tribute to Test all-rounder Keith Stackpole, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 84.
Stackpole, a powerful right-handed batsman and leg-spin bowler, played 43 Tests for Australia between 1966 and 1974. He is perhaps best remembered for scoring 207 runs against England at the Gabba in Brisbane during the 1970-71 Ashes series.
In the 1972 Ashes series in England, Stackpole was the top scorer, amassing 485 runs at an impressive average of 54, as the series ended in a 2-2 draw. He was also part of the Australia squad that competed in the first-ever one-day international in 1971.
Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird described Stackpole as “one of the great contributors to the game of cricket,” adding that his legacy would continue for many years to come.
Cricket Victoria chair Ross Hepburn praised Stackpole as “a giant of the game” and highlighted his “courage at the crease” and “deep understanding of the game,” which made him one of the most respected figures of his time.
