Australian Cricket Great Keith Stackpole Dies at 84

Keith Stackpole, the former Australian Test cricketer and esteemed commentator, has died at 84. Renowned for his aggressive batting, Stackpole played 43 Tests from 1966 to 1974, amassing 2,807 runs with seven centuries and a highest score of 207 against England in the Ashes. He took part in the first-ever one-day international in 1971 and was named one of Wisden's Cricketers of the Year in 1973. After retiring, Stackpole became a prominent media figure and mentor, notably influencing players like Dean Jones. Tributes have come from across the cricket world, including his former opening partner Bill Lawry, who expressed feeling 'shattered' by the loss, and from Cricket Australia. Stackpole’s dynamic play and mentorship left a lasting legacy on Australian cricket.