Former Australian cricketer Ian Redpath dies at 83

espncricinfo.com — December 1, 2024 at 05:01 AM UTC

Former Australian cricketer Ian Redpath has died at the age of 83. He played 66 Tests and five ODIs from 1964 to 1976, known for his resilience as an opener. Redpath scored eight Test centuries, with a top score of 171 against England. Redpath was inducted into the Cricket Australia Hall of Fame in January 2023. Recently, the Geelong Cricket Club renamed their scoreboard in his honor. He was remembered for his contributions to cricket and his impact on teammates and fans alike. Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria expressed condolences, highlighting Redpath's legacy in the sport. He was celebrated for his sportsmanship, humor, and dedication to cricket at all levels.

With a significance score of 2.9, this news ranks in the top 25% of today's 18524 analyzed articles.

Get summaries of news with significance over 5.5 (usually ~10 stories per week). Read by 9000 minimalists.

Timeline:

[2.3]
Ian Redpath, former Australian Test cricketer and Hall of Fame member, dies at 83 (abc.net.au)
100d 12h
Link Source
[2.5]
Ian Redpath, Australian cricket legend, dies at 83 (thesun.co.uk)
100d 15h
Link Source
[2.9]
Former Australia cricketer Ian Redpath dies at 83 (hindustantimes.com)
100d 16h
Link Source
[2.8]
Former Australian cricketer Ian Redpath dies at 83 (theguardian.com)
100d 17h
Link Source
[2.6]
Australian cricket legend Ian Redpath dies at 83 (dailymail.co.uk)
100d 18h
Link Source
[2.8]
Former Australian cricketer Ian Redpath passes away at 83 (smh.com.au)
100d 18h
Link Source
[2.9]
Former Australian cricketer Ian Redpath dies at 83 (espncricinfo.com)
100d 19h
Link Source