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3 Absolutely amazing incidents in New Zealand yesterday in their ODI V Pakistan.

1. NZ bowler Jacob Duffy bowled a ball to Pak batsman, Tayyab Tahir & in the instant of delivery, the power went out. Fortunately, the ball didn't strike the batsman; it could have been catastrophic.

2. Pak batsman Imam-ul-Haq was forced to retire hurt, having been struck on the jaw by a fielder’s throw when attempting a quick single. The ball lodged inside his helmet!

3. Pak's Khushdil Shah tried to fight some spectators after being abused by them.

I have never seen that sort of thing happen in over 45 years of watching cricket & they all happened on the one day.

Footage of all 3 incidents available here:

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Third ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan marred by trio of bizarre incidents

Bizarre scenes as ODI marred by untimely blackout and freak injury as sideline spat turns ugly
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RIP Stacky! Heaven has a hell of a cricket commentary team now.

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‘He will be missed’: Former Australian cricketer Keith Stackpole dies aged 84

‘Will be missed’: Aussie cricket mourns as great dies aged 84
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He will be missed’: Former Australian cricketer Keith Stackpole dies aged 84​

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Keith Stackpole passes away aged 84 | 00:37

Nic Savage from Fox Sports
April 23rd, 2025 1:15 pm

Former Australian and Victorian cricketer Keith Stackpole has died aged 84 from a suspected heart attack.
He is survived by wife Pat and children Peter, Tony and Angela.

Stackpole scored 2807 runs at 37.42 across 43 Tests from 1966-1974, including seven centuries and a high score of 207. He was the leading run-scorer during the 1972 Ashes campaign in England with 485 runs at 53.88, named one of Wisden’s Cricketers of the Year in 1973.

The opening batter also claimed 15 Test wickets with his leg spin, playing six ODIs for Australia.

Following his retirement, Stackpole was awarded an MBE for services to cricket in 1974, also serving as a commentator for Nine, Seven and the ABC. He mentored the likes of Brad Hodge and the late Dean Jones.

“Keith was one of the great contributors to the game of cricket and his legacy will live long into the future,” Cricket Australia Chair Mike Baird said in a statement.

“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.

“He will be sadly missed and his wife Pat and their family and many friends are in our thoughts.”

Keith Stackpole with manager Ray Steele and Ian Chappell.

Keith Stackpole with manager Ray Steele and Ian Chappell. Source: News Corp Australia

Cricket Victoria Chair Ross Hepburn said in a statement: “We extend our condolences to Keith’s family, friends and team mates. Keith was a giant of the game — a brilliant cricketer, a passionate Victorian, and a proud Australian. 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 were over. His legacy will endure not only in the record books, but in the hearts of all Victorian cricket lovers.”

Former Australian teammate Doug Walters told News Corp: “Stacky was a great team man.

“He was also great to watch. The first ball could go out of the ground. He had a particularly good hook shot. He had shots everywhere. He will be missed.’’

 
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RIP Stacky! Heaven has a hell of a cricket commentary team now.

www.foxsports.com.au

‘He will be missed’: Former Australian cricketer Keith Stackpole dies aged 84

‘Will be missed’: Aussie cricket mourns as great dies aged 84
www.foxsports.com.au www.foxsports.com.au

He will be missed’: Former Australian cricketer Keith Stackpole dies aged 84​

903636_640x360_large_20250423125532.jpg

Keith Stackpole passes away aged 84 | 00:37

Nic Savage from Fox Sports
April 23rd, 2025 1:15 pm

Former Australian and Victorian cricketer Keith Stackpole has died aged 84 from a suspected heart attack.
He is survived by wife Pat and children Peter, Tony and Angela.

Stackpole scored 2807 runs at 37.42 across 43 Tests from 1966-1974, including seven centuries and a high score of 207. He was the leading run-scorer during the 1972 Ashes campaign in England with 485 runs at 53.88, named one of Wisden’s Cricketers of the Year in 1973.

The opening batter also claimed 15 Test wickets with his leg spin, playing six ODIs for Australia.

Following his retirement, Stackpole was awarded an MBE for services to cricket in 1974, also serving as a commentator for Nine, Seven and the ABC. He mentored the likes of Brad Hodge and the late Dean Jones.

“Keith was one of the great contributors to the game of cricket and his legacy will live long into the future,” Cricket Australia Chair Mike Baird said in a statement.

“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.

“He will be sadly missed and his wife Pat and their family and many friends are in our thoughts.”

Keith Stackpole with manager Ray Steele and Ian Chappell.

Keith Stackpole with manager Ray Steele and Ian Chappell. Source: News Corp Australia

Cricket Victoria Chair Ross Hepburn said in a statement: “We extend our condolences to Keith’s family, friends and team mates. Keith was a giant of the game — a brilliant cricketer, a passionate Victorian, and a proud Australian. 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 were over. His legacy will endure not only in the record books, but in the hearts of all Victorian cricket lovers.”

Former Australian teammate Doug Walters told News Corp: “Stacky was a great team man.

“He was also great to watch. The first ball could go out of the ground. He had a particularly good hook shot. He had shots everywhere. He will be missed.’’

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I loved listening to him when he commentated. A fine cricketer, and by all accounts, a better man. RIP Stacky.
 
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Cricket NSW to review Michael Slater’s Hall of Fame status as disturbing fall from grace continues

Slater’s Hall of Fame status to be reviewed as home town wrestles with icon’s fall from grace
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I really hate that hall of fames in a range of sports seem to have added a morality clause into their "clubs". For me, halls of fame are for what people have done on the field & not off it. Michael Slater for instance has gone right off the rails & deserved to get sent to prison & for more than the year he eventually got, but his on-field performance got him into the hall of fame, not what he did off it. I don't know most of the details in the Slater case & I don't want to know.

Are they going to remove Bradman from all the halls of fame he has been put in because of his stock market allegations?

People should make their own judgements on their characters
 
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