Former Australian batsman Bob Cowper, who hit a triple century against India, died on 84. Cricket news
New Delhi: Bob Cowper, Australian cricketer who achieved first Triple century In Test cricket On Australian basis, 84 died, as declared Cricket Australia On Sunday. During his international career from 1964 to 1968, he participated in 27 Tests, with 2,061 runs with an impressive average of 46.84, including five centuries.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!His extraordinary batting skills combined with stability with elegant stroke-play, especially against England, are clearly clear in his notable 307-run innings. Melbourne Cricket Ground In February 1966, which lasted 12 hours and 589 delivery.This outstanding achievement marked the only test triple century in Australia during the 20th century and only the 10th such scores in the history of cricket. His return to the team for this match came after serving as the 12th man in the previous Adelaide Test.On the Australian pitches, Cowper maintained an extraordinary batting average of 75.78, finished second for Donald Bradman only. After his retirement in 1968, he established his career in stockbroking.
His cricket participation continued as one ICC match refereeHis contribution to cricket was officially recognized in 2023 with a medal of Order of Australia.“We are very sad to hear about the passage of Bob Cowper, who was a highly respected person Australian cricket“Cricket Australia President Mike Baird said.” Bob was a wonderful batsman, who will always be remembered for his famous triple century in MCG, as well as his strong impact in the 1960s Australian and Victorian (state) teams. ,Cricket Australia confirmed that Cowper is alive by his wife Dale and daughters Olivia and Sera.
