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Robin Smith Dead at 62: England Legend Dies Days After First Ashes Test in Perth

Former England batsman Robin Smith, who recently said he was 'back from the dead' in his final interview, has died at 62

International Business Times UK

Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test

The second Ashes Test has begun with Mitchell Starc and Joe Root standing up for their respective sides.

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Pink-ball wizard: batters on facing ‘devastating weapon’ Mitchell Starc

Dawid Malan ‘smiles at the memory’ of taking on Australia’s relentless fast bowler under the lights

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Ben Stokes sends message to Shoaib Bashir after Ashes snub

Will Jacks has got the nod over Shoaib Bashir for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes pays tribute to ‘belter of a bloke’ Robin Smith

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Ben Stokes admits Robin Smith’s death just days after England Ashes squad visit ‘hits harder’

Former England batter Robin Smith passed away earlier this week at the age of 62

The Independent UK

Australia captain Pat Cummins leaves door ajar for dramatic comeback in Brisbane

Cummins missed his side’s victory in Perth with a back injury and was subsequently omitted from the squad for this week’s day/nigher at the Gabba

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Fearless Robin Smith and his square cuts gave hope to England in grim era

Smith stood up to West Indies bowling and scored centuries against Australia in the most demanding of circumstances

The Guardian - UK

Robin Smith hailed as ‘ahead of his time’ and Hampshire hero after death aged 62

Smith played 62 Tests for England between 1988 and 1996.

The Independent UK

Robin Smith obituary

England and Hampshire cricketer nicknamed the Judge admired for his fearless and powerful batting

The Guardian - UK

Mayobridge Marvel: Charlie Smyth’s monster kick silences doubters on NFL debut

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore described Smyth’s field goal as “phenomenal”.

The Independent UK

Robin Smith was a Hampshire and England great and one of the very best – and bravest – in the face of raw pace

TRIBUTE: Smith, who has died aged 62, was a master of ducking and diving to avoid the world’s fastest bowlers, writes Richard Jolly

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes insists England do not fear the ‘Gabbatoir’ despite dismal Ashes record

England have historically struggled at the Gabba in previous Ashes series

The Independent UK

Robin Smith: Tributes paid to 'one of England’s most charismatic and popular players' after death at 62

Former team-mates including Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain recount fond memories of ‘The Judge’

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Robin Smith: 'Judge' whose fearless batting delivered its own lasting verdict

One of England’s most popular and charismatic players, and a Hampshire icon, has died at the age of 62

Evening Standard

John Cleese says the BBC doesn’t know how to ‘nurture comedy’

The 86-year-old said that ‘very few people understand comedy’.

The Independent UK

Robin Smith hailed as ‘batter ahead of his time’ following death at age of 62

He played 62 Tests for England between 1988 and 1996.

Evening Standard

Robin Smith: England and Hampshire cricket legend 'The Judge' dies aged 62

Smith died unexpectedly at his home in Australia on Monday

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‘He was a batter ahead of his time’: Robin Smith, former England cricketer, dies aged 62

Robin Smith, the former Hampshire batter who scored more than 6,000 runs for England between 1988 and 1996, has died at the age of 62

The Independent UK

England great Robin Smith dies aged 62

His former county Hampshire announced the news on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Robin Smith, former England Test batter and Hampshire captain, dies aged 62

The former cricketer had met with England Lions players in Perth only two weeks before his death

The Independent UK

Former Tennessee House speaker sentenced to 3 years in prison in legislative mail scheme

A former Tennessee House speaker has received a three-year prison sentence over a scheme with a onetime aide to win taxpayer-funded mail business from lawmakers after they left their top leadership roles due to scandals

Louder

The Best of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells I, II & III tour announced for February and March 2026

Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells I, II and III albums will be celebrated with a new live tour in Spring 2026

The Independent UK

Jury convicts ex-Tennessee House speaker and his aide in legislative mail scheme

A federal jury has convicted the former Tennessee House speaker and his onetime top aide of numerous charge in a secretive scheme to land taxpayer-funded mail business from state lawmakers after the pair fell from power due to scandals

The Independent UK

Who's who in the criminal trial of a former Tennessee House speaker and his onetime top aide

The former Tennessee House speaker and his onetime chief of staff are facing a federal criminal trial this week

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