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Times
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Times
Bob Cowper obituary: Australian cricketer and Ashes triple centurion
If you look down the list of the highest individual scores in Ashes cricket, it is no surprise to find the names of Len Hutton and Don Bradman at the top. In third place comes the former Australian captain Bobby Simpson, followed by Bob Cowper, whose 307 at Melbourne during the 1965-66 series makes him one of only four batsmen (although Bradman achieved the feat twice) to have recorded a triple century in 148 years of Test cricket between England and Australia. He also remains the only batsman to do so on Australian soil, the monumental innings by Hutton, Bradman and Simpson all taking place at English Test grounds. At the time, Cowper had a point to prove. His epic innings came in the fifth
ABC News
11-05-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Australian Test cricketer Bob Cowper dies aged 84
Cricket Australia (CA) has paid its respect to former Test player Bob Cowper, who has died aged 84. Cowper, a left-handed batter, played 27 Tests for Australia between 1964 and 1968. The highlight of his Test career was a stunning innings of 307 against England at the MCG during the 1965/66 Ashes series. It was the first Test triple century scored in Australia. Only seven Australians have scored a triple century in a men's Test. Cowper compiled 2,061 runs at an average of 46.84 during his Test career, with five centuries to his name. He retired from Test cricket at the age of 28 to pursue his business interests and later served as an International Cricket Council match referee. "Bob was a wonderful batter who will always be remembered for his famous triple century at the MCG, as well as his strong influence in the Australian and Victorian teams of the 1960s," CA chair Mike Baird said in a statement. "He was also a significant contributor to cricket in other roles including as an ICC match referee and his wisdom was always keenly sought. "On behalf of Cricket Australia, our deepest condolences to Bob's family, friends and former teammates at this very sad time." Cowper received a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2023. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
