Former England cricketer and commentator, Robin Jackman, took his last breath aged 75 on Friday (December 25).
Jackman, born in Shimla, was the son of a Major with Second Gurkha Rifles here.
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Predominantly a right-arm paceman, Jackman, who could make his debut only at 35, played 4 Tests and 15 ODIs at the international level. He also featured in 399 first-class and 288 List A games in a career spanning 16 years from 1966 to 1982.
He took an astonishing 1,402 first-class wickets at an average of just 22.80, while bagging 439 of those in List A cricket at 21.10.
After his playing career, Jackman swiftly transitioned to commentary and broadcasting. He is remembered fondly among the Indian fans for his voice that enriched the experience of watching Sachin Tendulkar's famous knock in the World Cup 2003 match versus Pakistan in Centurion.
Prominent voices within the cricket fraternity were at despair at Jackman's untimely departure.
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