Former England bowler Robin Jackman has died aged 75

Jackman took 1,402 first-class wickets in his career, including 14 in four Tests for England. His best international figures were 4-110

Former England seam bowler Robin Jackman has died at the age of 75.

Jackman took 1,402 first-class wickets in his career, including 14 in four Tests for England. His best international figures were 4-110.

His Test debut came in 1981 during a tour of the West Indies. Gordon Greenidge was his first wicket as he finished with figures of 3-65 in Barbados.

Born in India but brought up in England, Jackman also played 15 ODIs for his country over a nine-year period, taking 19 wickets.

Jackman made his first appearance for Surrey in 1966 and played for the county over a 16-year period. He took 50 wickets or more in nine successive seasons.

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After retiring, Jackman was a respected television commentator in South Africa.

Paying tribute, Surrey chairman Richard Thompson, said: “With the news of losing one Surrey great in John Edrich, and now 24 hours later to have Jackers taken from us to soon is a huge blow to the club.

“Robin was a genuine Surrey great. Winning a County Championship, being a Wisden Cricketer of the Year and taking over 1400 first-class wickets puts him in a very special category.

“It was always great to see him at The Oval and he was never short of a great story!

“Robin Jackman will not be forgotten by those who were lucky enough to know him and watch him wear the brown cap with such pride and great distinction.”

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