Tributes have been pouring in from around the world for legendary South African cricket commentator Robin Jackman, who passed away on Friday at the age of 75.
Jackman had been battling with cancer since 2012, which ultimately led to him leaving SuperSport as one of the great voices of cricket in the country.
Jackman was born in India in 1945 and represented England in four Test matches and 15 ODIs before moving South where he represented Western Province and the old Rhodesia during the 1970s.
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. pic.twitter.com/J0fw99qoXC
— ICC (@ICC) December 25, 2020
RIP. Robin Jackman. pic.twitter.com/ZtcDItOukz
— Rasheed shakoor (@rasheedshakoor) December 25, 2020
Everyone at Surrey County Cricket Club is saddened to learn of the death of our former bowler Robin Jackman.
He took 1605 wickets in 599 first-class & List A appearances for our Club. pic.twitter.com/bpzuMgoeYy
— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) December 25, 2020
Everyone at Surrey County Cricket Club is saddened to learn of the death of our former bowler Robin Jackman.
He took 1605 wickets in 599 first-class & List A appearances for our Club. pic.twitter.com/bpzuMgoeYy
— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) December 25, 2020
RIP Robin Jackman.
The gold standard of cricket commentary and analysis. One of the best. Legend. pic.twitter.com/OnufTY0GjH
— Eusebius McKaiser (@Eusebius) December 25, 2020
Terrible to hear of Robin Jackman’s passing. Excellent player, brilliant commentator but most importantly, an exceptional father and husband. Cricket and society in general, has lost a giant. ? #RIPJackers
— Craig Ray (@craigray11) December 25, 2020
My dear friend Robin Jackman passed on this afternoon I am saddened MHDSRIP AND RISE IN GLORY ??????
— jeremy fredericks (@rhinocricket) December 25, 2020
So sorry and sad to hear of the passing of Robin Jackman,a cricket man through and through! #RIPJAKKERS
— Mickey Arthur (@Mickeyarthurcr1) December 25, 2020
