Robin Smith: Former England cricketer dies aged 62

Former England cricketer Robin Smith has died at the age of 62, his family have announced.

Smith played 62 Test matches and 71 one-day internationals for England spanning 1988 to 1996. He was part of the team that finished as runners-up at the 1992 Cricket World Cup.

A statement from the Smith family said: "It is with the deepest and most profound sense of sadness and loss that we must announce the passing of Robin Arnold Smith, beloved father of Harrison and Margaux and cherished brother of Christopher.

"Robin died unexpectedly at his South Perth apartment on Monday 1st December. The cause of his death is at present unknown."

Born in Durban, South Africa, Smith moved to England to play for Hampshire in 1983 - retiring from cricket 17 years later, aged 40, with 18,984 county runs to his name and a reputation as a Hampshire great.