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By Reuters 
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Former England fast bowler and cricket commentator Robin Jackman has died at the age of 75, the cricket governing body (ICC) said on Friday.
“We are saddened to hear about the death of legendary commentator and former England bowler Robin Jackman, who passed away at age 75,” the ICC said on Twitter.
“The thoughts of the cricket world are with his family and friends during this difficult time.”
Jackman played for Surrey for 16 seasons from 1966 to 1982 and collected more than 1,400 first-class wickets, but played only four Tests for England, making his debut when he was 35 years old.
We are saddened to learn about the death of legendary commentator and former England bowler Robin Jackman, who passed away at the age of 75.
The thoughts of the cricket world are with his family and friends during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/J0fw99qoXC
– ICC (@ICC) December 25, 2020
He also played for Western Province in South Africa and married a South African. However, his ties to the country in the apartheid era led to a canceled test match between England and the West Indies in Guyana, as the team supported him and refused to play when the government ordered his deportation.
RIP Jackers #robinjackman
– AB de Villiers (@ ABdeVilliers17) December 25, 2020
He settled in South Africa after his retirement, traded the cricket ball for the microphone, and became a popular commentator.
In 2012, Jackman was diagnosed with cancer and has already undergone surgery to remove malignant tumors from his vocal cords.
Jackman’s death comes hours after former England and Surrey hitter John Edrich died at the age of 83.
Reuters
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