Aussie Ashes Legend dies 84 years after cancer fighting while tribute is entitled

The Australian cricket legend Bob Cowper died at the age of 84.

The former Ashes star died on Saturday morning after a long battle with cancer.

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Cowper, one of the most technically gifted Batsmen of his era, is survived by Vrouw Dale and daughters Olivia and Sera.

A mainstay of the Australian test side between 1964 and 1968, achieved Cowper 2061 runs over 27 races on a formidable average of 46.84 – including five centuries.

Cowper worked out his place in history with a legendary 12-hour 307 against England in the MCG in 1966-the highest testnings on Aussie-Grond at the time and the only triple century to Matthew Hayden’s 380 in 2003.

The sport is now in mourning while a tribute flows in for the late test great.

Cricket Australia said in a statement: “Cowper was a hugely talented left-hand fittings that is known for his elegant stroke game, his patience at The Crease and his ability to gather large totals.”

Test legend Kerry O’Keeffe posted a simple tribute on X: “Rip Bob Cowper. Good man. Lived like an amateur, played as a professional.”

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