Cricket Australia (CA) has paid its respect to former Test player Bob Cowper, who has died aged 84.
Cowper, a left-handed batter, played 27 Tests for Australia between 1964 and 1968.
The highlight of his Test career was a stunning innings of 307 against England at the MCG during the 1965/66 Ashes series.
It was the first Test triple century scored in Australia.
Only seven Australians have scored a triple century in a men’s Test.
Cowper compiled 2,061 runs at an average of 46.84 during his Test career, with five centuries to his name.
He retired from Test cricket at the age of 28 to pursue his business interests and later served as an International Cricket Council match referee.
“Bob was a wonderful batter who will always be remembered for his famous triple century at the MCG, as well as his strong influence in the Australian and Victorian teams of the 1960s,” CA chair Mike Baird said in a statement.
“He was also a significant contributor to cricket in other roles including as an ICC match referee and his wisdom was always keenly sought.
“On behalf of Cricket Australia, our deepest condolences to Bob’s family, friends and former teammates at this very sad time.”
Cowper received a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2023.
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
