Rod Marsh Passes Away – Australian Legend DIES: Rod Marsh, one of the most iconic and respected figures in Australian cricket history, has died aged 74. Marsh who suffered a major heart attack last Thursday was in an induced coma until his passing. He was flown from Bundaberg to Royal Adelaide Hospital earlier this week. Follow Insidesport.IN for all live updates.
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The 74-year-old had suffered a heart attack on the way to a charity event at Bundaberg in Queensland on February 24.
The wicketkeeper batter, who played 96 Tests for Australia between 1970 and 1984, snaring 355 dismissals behind the stumps, had moved to Adelaide two decades ago when he became coach of the National Cricket Academy.
Rod Marsh Heart-Attack: Marsh played 96 Tests for Australia and served as national selector until 2016.
Former Australian great Mark Waugh called him “an absolute icon” of the sport.
Waugh continued: “Had the pleasure of working with Rod for a number of years as a selector and you wouldn’t meet a more honest, down to earth, kind-hearted person.”
So incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Rod (Bacchus)Marsh an absolute icon of Aust cricket. Had the pleasure of working with Rod for a number of years as a selector and you wouldn’t meet a more honest, down to earth, kind hearted person. RIP🙏
— Mark Waugh (@juniorwaugh349) March 3, 2022
David Hussey also paid tribute, saying “Rod will be missed”.
Sad day with the passing of the great Rod Marsh. His saying, “cricket is a simple game made complicated” still resonates with me. Rod will be missed, thoughts are with his family. #ripRodMarsh
— David Hussey (@DavidHussey29) March 3, 2022
Former England pacer Chris Tremlett described Marsh as “a great man who helped guide me and many others on the right path in my younger years and taught me what it takes to play international cricket”
“There were a lot of good guys and Rod was the spiritual leader of the group”– Greg Chappell
Ian Chappell: “He always said what he thought, and you can handle that, because he was up-front.”
Rod Marsh has passed away at the age of 74 after suffering a heart attack last week.
Our thoughts are with the Marsh family. RIP ‘Bacchus’ 🙏 pic.twitter.com/jnTg3ncXIl
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) March 3, 2022
“Very sad to hear of the passing of Rod Marsh. As a kid he was my favourite player. He was part of one of the most exciting eras in Australian and world cricket. He will be remembered as one of Australia’s greatest ever Test cricket players,”- Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Vale Rodney ‘iron gloves’ Marsh.
One of the most beloved Australian sports people off all time.
Thoughts to his family, friends, former team mates and the 🇦🇺 public who love him! #RodMarsh pic.twitter.com/Jl6AWC4nsL
— Forever yellow and black (@ForeverYellowa1) March 3, 2022
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Rod Marsh Passes Away – Rod Marsh Cricket Record
Rod Marsh a legendary name in the Australian cricket circuit
- Has played 96 Test matches for Australia from 1970 to 1984
- Has taken 355 catches as a wicketkeeper-batter (most during his time)
- Became the first Australian wicketkeeper to score a Test century
- Has scored 3633 runs at an average of 26.33
- Has scored 16 fifties and 3 centuries
- Marsh played 92 ODIs and scored 1225 runs
- Has also previously served as Australia men’s chairman of selectors
Rod Marsh Passes Away: Australian wicket-keeping legend Rodney Marsh DIES days after suffering from heart-attack: Follow LIVE Updates
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