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Recently Former Australia Batter Keith Stackpole Passes Away.

Obituary | Dated: 27 Apr 2025

In April 2025, Former Australia vice-captain and opener, Keith Raymond Stackpole, passed away at the age of 84 in Melbourne, Australia. Born on July 10, 1940, in Victoria, Australia, Stackpole was named one of Wisden's 'Cricketers of the Year' in 1973.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Keith Stackpole made his international debut in 1966 and played 43 Test matches and 6 One Day Internationals (ODIs) between 1966 and 1974, accumulating a total of 2,807 runs in Tests at an average of 37.42, including seven centuries.
  • - Batter Keith Stackpole excelled in the Ashes series, averaging 50.6 in 13 Tests, with a high score of 207 against England at the Gabba in 1970. He led the scoreboard during the 1972 Ashes as vice-captain under Ian Chappell.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • After retiring from cricket in 1974, Stackpole had a long and distinguished career in media and broadcasting.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, who was the former Australian batter and vice-captain who passed away at the age of 84?

Correct Answer: Keith Stackpole

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