Former England fast bowler Robin Jackman passed away on Saturday. He was 75.
Apart from being an Indian-born English cricketer, Jackman was also a renowned commentator.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) took to Twitter to pay their tributes to the Surrey star.
“We are saddened to learn about the death of legendary commentator and former England bowler Robin Jackman, who has passed away aged 75. The thoughts of the cricketing world go out to his family and friends during this difficult time,” tweeted ICC.
We are saddened to learn about the death of legendary commentator and former England bowler Robin Jackman, who has passed away aged 75.
The thoughts of the cricketing world go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
— ICC (@ICC)
AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, Shaun Pollock and several other members from the cricket fraternity also offered their condolences to Jackman on social media.
RIP Jackers
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17)
A true legend and a great mentor. Thanks for the friendship sir. Rest In Power brother 🙏😢
— JP Duminy (@jpduminy21)
So passionate and knowledgeable about the game of cricket..such a great story teller..always willing to help..so many good memories R.I.P Jackers 🦊
— Shaun Pollock (@7polly7)
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Today only gets worse….Robin Jackman passed away our thoughts are with Vonny and the family so sad …….see you at the watering hole in the sky Jackers. RIP X
— BeefyBotham (@BeefyBotham)
Robin Jackman – "Jackers" – one of Surrey, Rhodesia, Western Province and England's great competitors, superb commentator and friend. We had our own story – the 1978 'Mankad' at The Oval – and he never let me forget it, but we became close friends because of it.
— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22)
Those fab ol’ retro 80’s 🤸🏽 RIP mate 🙏
— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66)
So saddened to hear this news, Jackers one of the true guardians of our game.
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket)
R.I.P. Jackers 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Ashwell Prince (@ashyp_5)
RIP Robin Jackman
— Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel)
Pained and saddened at the passing of Robin Jackman. A good man and a wonderful commentator.
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja)
Very sad indeed to learn of the passing of Robyn Jackman. A wonderful man and a voice of cricket! May he rest in peace 🙏🙏
— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen)
We are saddened to learn about the death of legendary commentator and former England bowler Robin Jackman, who has passed away aged 75.
The thoughts of the cricketing world go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
— ICC (@ICC)
RIP Jackers
— paul harris (@paulharris12)
Robin was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2012 and had undergone two operations to remove malignant tumours from his vocal cords. He passed away only a day after his long-time Surrey teammate John Edrich breathed his last.
