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Think they were expecting him back on The Verdict for the SA series.
Shocking.
Must have been sudden, because hadn't heard anything about it and he was still on a lot of coverage (admittedly haven't seen any of the NZ series to know if that was the case)
Must have been sudden, because hadn't heard anything about it and he was still on a lot of coverage (admittedly haven't seen any of the NZ series to know if that was the case)
Really couldn't stick him as I was growing up, continually moaning and I couldn't work out how he kept getting a gig as a commentator. However as I've grown older and with it inherently grumpier I thought he became a superb pundit on the verdict, often mocking his own cantankerous ways and becoming someone really worth listening too. Very sad news, RIP
They did say he was ill. He was a genuine fast bowler, broke an Aussies jaw in the centenary test in Melbourne with a bouncer. Was one of the worst batsman ever and once forgot his bat when going out to bat for England.
They did say he was ill. He was a genuine fast bowler, broke an Aussies jaw in the centenary test in Melbourne with a bouncer. Was one of the worst batsman ever and once forgot his bat when going out to bat for England.
He also once held, maybe still does, the record of most not outs for England in tests.
That 8-43 at Headingley will never be forgotten either. RIP.
Yeah, loved Bob on the Verdict.
I've not watched it during the NZ series however caught some of it yesterday for bit of a series debrief & they had Hussain on who I think is excellent. Grown into the best pundit/commentator over the last few years IMO.
Actually spent time with Bob on a few occasions, randomly watched some Wagner at the ROH with him (plus a pleasant pint in the Nags Head after) , which he was very much into. Genuinely pleasant and engaging, helpful about my fledgling leg-spin, although a bit dismissive of the art (this was pre-Shane Warne!) Very sad news, RIP.
Just turned on SSN and seen it. Utter shock. Really didn't like his negativity as a pundit but he still had much to say worth listening to. A superb cricketer and will be very sadly missed.
I am sure he was on just the other day so must have been very sudden and unexpected.
Internet saying "following a short illness". Family requesting donations to Prostate Cancer charity in lieu of flowers. Not sure if that suggests the cause.
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