The Ashes series will be played between Australia and England after some time. But just before this series, Australia has a deep shock. In fact, former captain of Australia cricket team Keith Stackpol has died at the age of 84. The former Australian cricketer died due to heart attack, on which Australia Cricket has also expressed his hobby.
Australia cricket expressed hobby
Australia Cricket wrote on X that “We are now mourning the death of former Australian and Victorian cricketer Keith Stackpol. Cricket, sportsmanship, extremely sir and honor. Australia president Mike Baard has said that“ Keith was one of the greatest contribution to cricket. His legacy will remain Aamir in the future. In 1966, Keith, who made his international debut, played his first Test match against England. Keith scored 2807 runs in 45 Tests with 7 centuries and 14 half -centuries. The players also managed to take 15 wickets.
All of us at Cricket Australia are Mourning the passing of Former Australian and Victorian Cricketer Keith StackPole, Mbe.
Keith was a passionate Victorian and a proud australian who played the game with spirit, courage and respect. pic.twitter.com/i20gxktntn
– Cricket Australia (@cricketaus) April 23, 2025
All of us at Cricket Australia are Mourning the passing of Former Australian and Victorian Cricketer Keith StackPole, Mbe.
Keith was a passionate Victorian and a proud australian who played the game with spirit, courage and respect. pic.twitter.com/i20gxktntn
– Cricket Australia (@cricketaus) April 23, 2025
Amazing performance was done in the Ashes series
Keith Stackpol gave his best performance in the Ashes. He scored runs in 13 Tests against England with an average of 50.6. Which includes an innings of 207 runs played with Brisbane in 1970. He was also the vice -captain of Australia in the Ashes series in 1972. Keith retired from Australia cricket in 1974. After which he joined the media and broadcasting sector.
Keith connected to media after retirement from cricket
The players joined the media after finishing their cricket career. When Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket was going on, he commented on nine and Seven network for about 20 years and retired from ABC in 2005. Tell me Keith also advised Victoria’s legendary players Dean Jones and Brad Hodge as well as guidance.
