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New Indian Express
23-04-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Keith Stackpole, a former Wisden cricketer of the year, dies at age 84
MELBOURNE: Ex-Australia Test vice-captain Keith Stackpole, one of Wisden's cricketers of the year in 1973, has died, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday. He was 84. Stackpole made his international debut in 1966 and played 43 tests, scoring 2,807 runs and taking 15 wickets with his wrist spin, in an era when batters usually didn't wear helmets or much in the way of protective clothing. He also played in the very first one-day international, taking three wickets in Australia's five-wicket win over England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 1971. He produced his best cricket in the Ashes, averaging 50.6 in 13 tests including his high score of 207 against England at the Gabba in 1970. He led the scoring in the 1972 Ashes series when he was deputy to Ian Chappell. Stackpole had a long and distinguished career in the media and broadcasting after his international retirement in 1974. Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird said Stackpole's "legacy will live long into the future." "Not only was he an outstanding player for Australia and Victoria, his work in the media, radio and TV commentary and as a mentor to many players who followed in his footsteps demonstrated his enduring passion and influence in the game," Baird said. "It is testament to his talent and standing that he was one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year' in 1973." Merv Hughes, who was also from Victoria state and later became a fast bowler for Australia, paid tribute to Stackpole in a social media post. "Very sad news indeed --Stacky was a fantastic more so a great bloke-- and one hell of a cricket coach," Hughes said. "
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Australian Test opener Stackpole "a giant" of cricket
Keith Stackpole is being lauded as a dynamic cricket giant as Australia reacts with sadness at the Test batsman's death, aged 84. Stackpole's hard-hitting was a key factor in the aggressive tone set under Ian Chappell's captaincy in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The 43-Test veteran, a stalwart of Victoria's cricket scene, was also renowned as a commentator post-playing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cricket Australia (@cricketaustralia) Stackpole was a dashing opening bat, a stark contrast in an era of turtle-paced openers Bill Lawry, Geoff Boycott and Sunil Gavaskar and his long-term partner Ian Redpath. "It is testament to his talent and standing that he was one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1973 and was awarded the MBE in 1974 for services to cricket," Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird said in a statement on Wednesday. Born in 1940 in Collingwood in inner Melbourne, Stackpole made his debut for Victoria in 1959-60. He played 137 first-class matches, scoring 22 tons and averaging 39.22. Stackpole's 43 Tests between 1966 and 1974 returned 2807 runs at 37.42, including seven centuries. He also played six one-day internationals in the format's early era. Stackpole's career-high came in the 1970/71 Ashes series when he scored a remarkable 207 on a bouncy deck at the Gabba - an innings regarded among the finest of its era. Vale Keith StackpoleAustralian and Victorian cricket Opening batsman Not allergic to the Hook shot v the Fastest Captain to Ian ChappellVictorian coachCh9 Commentator 🎙️ Condolences to the Stackpole Family — Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) April 23, 2025 Stackpole was also Australia's top run-scorer in the 1972 Ashes series and was a handy leg-spinner, taking 15 Test wickets and 148 in first-class ranks. "Keith was a giant of the game - a brilliant cricketer, a passionate Victorian, and a proud Australian," Victoria Cricket chair Ross Hepburn said in a statement. "His courage at the crease and his deep understanding of the game made him one of the most respected figures of his time." "Keith was a true statesman of Victorian cricket. He played the game with great spirit and remained a devoted ambassador for cricket long after his playing days."
Fox Sports
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Keith Stackpole, a former Wisden cricketer of the year, dies at age 84
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Ex-Australia test vice-captain Keith Stackpole, one of Wisden's cricketers of the year in 1973, has died, Cricket Australia said Wednesday. He was 84. Stackpole made his international debut in 1966 and played 43 tests, scoring 2,807 runs and taking 15 wickets with his wrist spin, in an era when batters usually didn't wear helmets or much in the way of protective clothing. He also played in the very first one-day international, taking three wickets in Australia's five-wicket win over England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 1971. He produced his best cricket in the Ashes, averaging 50.6 in 13 tests including his high score of 207 against England at the Gabba in 1970. He led the scoring in the 1972 Ashes series when he was deputy to Ian Chappell. Stackpole had a long and distinguished career in the media and broadcasting after his international retirement in 1974. Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird said Stackpole's 'legacy will live long into the future.' 'Not only was he an outstanding player for Australia and Victoria, his work in the media, radio and TV commentary and as a mentor to many players who followed in his footsteps demonstrated his enduring passion and influence in the game,' Baird said. 'It is testament to his talent and standing that he was one of the five 'Wisden Cricketers of the Year' in 1973.' Merv Hughes, who was also from Victoria state and later became a fast bowler for Australia, paid tribute to Stackpole in a social media post. 'Very sad news indeed — Stacky was a fantastic cricketer. … but more so a great bloke — and one hell of a cricket coach,' Hughes said. 'R.I.P. Keith.' __ AP cricket: in this topic
Mint
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Keith Stackpole, a former Wisden cricketer of the year, dies at age 84
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Ex-Australia test vice-captain Keith Stackpole, one of Wisden's cricketers of the year in 1973, has died, Cricket Australia said Wednesday. He was 84. Stackpole made his international debut in 1966 and played 43 tests, scoring 2,807 runs and taking 15 wickets with his wrist spin, in an era when batters usually didn't wear helmets or much in the way of protective clothing. He also played in the very first one-day international, taking three wickets in Australia's five-wicket win over England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 1971. He produced his best cricket in the Ashes, averaging 50.6 in 13 tests including his high score of 207 against England at the Gabba in 1970. He led the scoring in the 1972 Ashes series when he was deputy to Ian Chappell. Stackpole had a long and distinguished career in the media and broadcasting after his international retirement in 1974. Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird said Stackpole's 'legacy will live long into the future.' 'Not only was he an outstanding player for Australia and Victoria, his work in the media, radio and TV commentary and as a mentor to many players who followed in his footsteps demonstrated his enduring passion and influence in the game,' Baird said. 'It is testament to his talent and standing that he was one of the five 'Wisden Cricketers of the Year' in 1973.' Merv Hughes, who was also from Victoria state and later became a fast bowler for Australia, paid tribute to Stackpole in a social media post. 'Very sad news indeed — Stacky was a fantastic cricketer. … but more so a great bloke — and one hell of a cricket coach,' Hughes said. 'R.I.P. Keith.' First Published: 23 Apr 2025, 07:49 AM IST
Perth Now
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Australian Test opener Stackpole "a giant" of cricket
Keith Stackpole is being lauded as a dynamic cricket giant as Australia reacts with sadness at the Test batsman's death, aged 84. Stackpole's hard-hitting was a key factor in the aggressive tone set under Ian Chappell's captaincy in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The 43-Test veteran, a stalwart of Victoria's cricket scene, was also renowned as a commentator post-playing. Stackpole was a dashing opening bat, a stark contrast in an era of turtle-paced openers Bill Lawry, Geoff Boycott and Sunil Gavaskar and his long-term partner Ian Redpath. "It is testament to his talent and standing that he was one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1973 and was awarded the MBE in 1974 for services to cricket," Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird said in a statement on Wednesday. Born in 1940 in Collingwood in inner Melbourne, Stackpole made his debut for Victoria in 1959-60. He played 137 first-class matches, scoring 22 tons and averaging 39.22. Stackpole's 43 Tests between 1966 and 1974 returned 2807 runs at 37.42, including seven centuries. He also played six one-day internationals in the format's early era. Stackpole's career-high came in the 1970/71 Ashes series when he scored a remarkable 207 on a bouncy deck at the Gabba - an innings regarded among the finest of its era. Stackpole was also Australia's top run-scorer in the 1972 Ashes series and was a handy leg-spinner, taking 15 Test wickets and 148 in first-class ranks. "Keith was a giant of the game - a brilliant cricketer, a passionate Victorian, and a proud Australian," Victoria Cricket chair Ross Hepburn said in a statement. "His courage at the crease and his deep understanding of the game made him one of the most respected figures of his time.""Keith was a true statesman of Victorian cricket. He played the game with great spirit and remained a devoted ambassador for cricket long after his playing days."
