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Bob Copper, who scored the first triple century in Test cricket on Australia’s land, died at the age of 84 due to an unknown disease. Cricket Australia gave this information on Sunday. He was 84 years old. Cricket a …Read more
Bob Cowper, who scored the first triple century in Australia, dies
Highlights
- Bob Copper died at the age of 84
- In 1966 in Melbourne, 307 runs marathon innings was played
- The first triple century of Test cricket was scored in Australia
New Delhi. The time is fixed to come in this world and go from here and in the middle of it, your work is made by your work and you get respect. Especially when you say goodbye to this world, then the entire account of the work done by you is attached. This also applies to the cricket field where the game is remembered for what you gave.
Bob Copper, who scored the first triple century in Test cricket on Australia’s land, died at the age of 84 due to an unknown disease. Cricket Australia gave this information on Sunday. He was 84 years old. Cricket Australia said that Cowper’s family consists of his wife Dale and daughters Olivia and Sera.
Marathon innings played on Melbourne
Left -handed stylish batsman Bob Copper was also known for batting restrained with a great ability to put stroke as a batsman. He played his most memorable innings against England in February 1966 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. He scored 307 runs in 589 balls in a marathon innings of about 12 hours. It was the first triple century in Tests on Australia soil and the only 20th century. Cowper’s record on the home ground was even stronger where he scored at an average of 75.78. He is the highest Test average batsman on domestic soil after the great Don Bradman. He said goodbye to the game in 1968. Cowper played 27 Test matches for Australia between 1964 and 1968. He scored 2,061 runs at an average of five centuries and an average of 46.84. The average of Cowper in Test cricket was 75.78, which is a record. Bob has also taken 36 wickets from the improvised off -spin. There is a statue of Cowper of Barbourne Cricket Ground which shows his immense contribution in cricket.
Cricket Australia’s message
Cricket Australia paid homage at the death of Bob Copper, famous to play a brilliant cut on his backfoot in the 60s and, CA chairman Mike Baird said, “We have been deeply saddened to hear the news of Bob Cowper’s death.” He was a highly respected man in Australian cricket. “He said,” Bob was a great batsman who will always be remembered for his famous triple centuries in MCG as well as his strong impact in the 1960s Australia and Victoria State Teams. “
