Sports Desk: A tragic news came out from the cricket world on Sunday 11 May. This sad news came from Australia, the team that ruled the world’s cricket at one time. Actually, Australia’s legendary cricket Bob Cowper said goodbye to the world on this day. Bob Copper, who scored the first triple century in Test cricket on Australia’s land, died at the age of 84 due to an unknown disease.

Cricket Australia gave this information on Sunday. He was 84 years old. Cricket Australia has reported that Cowpar’s family consists of his wife Dale and daughters Olivia and Sera. Significantly, Cowper played 27 Test matches for Australia between 1964 and 1968. During this, he scored 2,061 runs with five centuries and an average of 46.84.

First century scored on Australia soil in 20th century

Apart from the bat, this player from Australia has also contributed to bowling. Bob Cowper has taken 36 wickets while bowling. This left -handed batsman was also known for batting restrained with a great ability to put stroke. He played his most memorable innings against England in February 1966 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. He scored 307 runs in 589 balls in a marathon innings of about 12 hours. It was the first triple century in Tests on Australia soils and the only 20th century.

Cowper’s record on the home ground was even stronger where he scored at an average of 75.78. He is the highest Test average batsman on domestic soil after the great Don Bradman. He said goodbye to the game in 1968.

Cricket Australia Chairman Mike Baird said, “We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Bob Copper’s death. He was a highly respected man in Australian cricket. ” He said, “Bob was a great batsman, who will always be remembered for his famous triple century in MCG as well as his strong impact in the 1960s Australia and Victoria (state) teams.”

With agency input