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Ex-Aussie Test Opener Keith Stackpole Passes Away Aged 84

By IANS News April 23, 2025 • 11:00 AM View: 218

Former Australian Test: Former Australian Test opener Keith Stackpole, who played 43 Tests and scored seven centuries during an eight-year career from 1966-74, has died aged 84.

Stackpole's Test debut came in January 1966 against England in Adelaide, scoring 43 off 64 balls at No.8 and taking two wickets in the second innings as Australia won by an innings and nine.

"All of us at Cricket Australia are mourning the passing of former Australian and Victorian cricketer Keith Stackpole, MBE.

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