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South Africa’s cricket community mourned the legendary commentator’s death on Christmas Day Robin jackman.
The former England bowler and a man considered one of the great commentators of his generation, Jackman died at his Cape Town home at the age of 75 on Friday.
If you have been a fan of South African cricket since the 1990s, then you would be aware of Jackman’s impact on the game in this country and some on social media called him one of the ‘voices of cricket’.
The reaction of the local cricket community on Friday night told its own story of how respected and loved the man affectionately known as ‘Jackers’ was.
The former Proteas paid his respects after hearing the news.
RIP Jackers #robinjackman
– AB de Villiers (@ ABdeVilliers17) December 25, 2020
RIP Jackers ????????????
– Ashwell Prince (@ ashyp_5) December 25, 2020
RIP Jackers #sad
– paul harris (@ paulharris12) December 25, 2020
RIP Robin Jackman
– Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel) December 25, 2020
It is very sad to learn of the passing of Robyn Jackman. A wonderful man and a cricket voice! Can he rest in peace ????
– Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) December 26, 2020
So passionate and knowledgeable about the game of cricket … a great storyteller … always ready to help … so many good memories RIP Jackers ??
– Shaun Pollock (@ 7polly7) December 25, 2020
#RIPJackers go well good man.
– Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) December 26, 2020
RIP JACKERS ???? Thanks for the fun times and the learnings. @supersporttv @surreycricket #broadcastguru https://t.co/QqxxhurzPW
– Robin John Peterson (@ robbie13flair) December 26, 2020
A true legend and a great mentor. Thanks for the friendship sir. Rest in power brother ???? pic.twitter.com/MkQXGyznWg
– JP Duminy (@ jpduminy21) December 25, 2020
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