England cricket legend Robin Smith has died aged 62. The batsman, who played 62 Tests for his country, passed away overnight in Australia having travelled Down Under for the Ashes.

The news was tearfully revealed by Smith's close friend and former Hampshire teammate Kevan James speaking to BBC Radio Solent on Tuesday morning.

Smith has had health problems, bravely opening up on his battles with alcohol and depression. His cause of death is, as yet, unknown.

A stylish and courageous right-handed bat, Smith made his Test debut for England against the West Indies in 1988 despite being born in South Africa. He scored two centuries in the following summer's Ashes.

Smith's highest Test score of 175 came in England's reply to Brian Lara's then record-breaking innings of 375 in Antigua. He

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