Big Breaking! Death of Australia’s legendary former captain, a mountain of grief in the cricket world
Shocking news is coming out from the world of cricket. Former Australian Test captain Brian Booth passed away on Saturday (May 20). Brian Booth was 89 years old. Cricket Australia has informed about the death of Brian through social media. His death has spread mourning in the cricket world. His fans as well as cricket lovers are mourning his death.
What did Cricket Australia’s CEO say?
In fact, Brian Booth, the former Test captain of the Australian cricket team, was a middle-order batsman. He scored a century against England in his first home Test match. After his death, the entire cricket world is in mourning. Cricket Australia has suffered a big blow with his death. Recently Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley praised Booth.
Cricket Australia is today mourning the loss of former Test captain Brian Booth MBE.
Our thoughts are with the family of the 89-year-old, who was not only a much-loved middle-order batter, but also represented Australia at the Olympics in hockey. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/IywYUYwvOB
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) May 20, 2023
Hockley said, “Brian has received great respect and admiration throughout the cricketing world and beyond. Our deepest condolences to his wife Judy and his family, friends and family. Fewer than 50 players have captained Australia’s men’s Test team, and Brian’s name joins that legendary list. His life has been extraordinary and sadly, he will be missed. His contribution to cricket has become an inspiration. He will always be missed.”
In addition, Cricket NSW CEO Lee Jarmon said his calm nature will always be remembered. He said, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Brian Booth. History records Brian’s record as a leader on the field of play. Also, to play hockey for Australia in the Olympics on home soil shows how special he was as an athlete.”
Career of Brian Booth
Brian Booth represented Australia 29 times. He also led Australia in two Ashes series against England between 19645-66. He scored 1773 runs at an average of 42.21 in 29 Test matches while playing for Australia. Additionally, he scored 11,265 runs at an average of 45.42 in 283 innings from 183 matches in first-class cricket. It also included 26 centuries and 60 fifties. His best score during this period was 214 not out. (shocking former australian test cricketer brian booth died at age of 89)
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