Australian cricket legend Ian Redpath has died at the age of 83.
Redpath died on Sunday after battling a short illness.
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Ian Redpath has died aged 83 Credit: Getty
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Redpath played 66 Tests for AustraliaCredit: Getty
Redpath is a Hall of Fame Australian cricketer who played 66 Tests for Australia, scoring eight centuries between 1964 and 1976.
He ended his international career with an average of 43.45 from those 66 Tests.
While his highest career return was an impressive 171 runs – a number achieved against rivals England in 1970.
The Victorian-born batsman was affectionately nicknamed ‘Redders’ and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023.
Tributes have already started pouring in for the legends.
The Cricket Australia account on X posted: “Farewell to a legend of Australian cricket.
“Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Hall of Famer and Test batsman Ian Redpath, who has died aged 83.”
While former Australian cricket star Damien Fleming himself paid tribute at the X.
He wrote: “Rest in peace Redders. What a great cricketer but an even better person.
“Inspired/mentored many of us at South Melbourne and Geelong cricket clubs.
“Everyone you played/coached with for Victoria and Australia admires you so much.
“And once again I’m sorry for letting you down by partnering with you on the golf course. Condolences to the Redpath family”.
Redpath retired with the record for most runs in one over (32) by an Australian in first-class cricket.
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Redpath was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023. Credit: Getty
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