London, Dec 26 (UNI) The former England cricketer and commentator Robin Jackman, passed away on Friday at the age of 75.
Jackman was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2012 and had undergone two operations to remove malignant tumours from his vocal cords. He is survived by his wife Yvonne and two daughters.
Born in Shimla, India, Jackman represented England in four Tests and 15 ODIs, picking up 33 international wickets between 1974 and 1983. His domestic career began in 1966 and he played nearly 400 games, taking 1402 first-class wickets. He was useful with the bat too, having scored 5681 first-class runs with 17 half-centuries.
Jackman was a Surrey legend and played a part in their 1971 County Championship victory and was a key member of their 1982 NatWest Trophy-winning squad.
"With the news of losing one Surrey great in John Edrich and now 24 hours later to have Jackers taken from us too soon is a huge blow to the club," Surrey's chairman Ricard Thompson, said while paying tribute to the great.
"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," he added.
Post retirement, Jackman served as a broadcaster and gave voice to South African cricket for many years.
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