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Robin Smith
Wed, September 13 2017
Robin Smith: 15 facts about the fearsome South Africa-born England batsman
Former England batsman Robin Arnold Smith, born September 13, 1963, was a ferocious cutter and puller of the cricket ball. Smith happened to be another South African import who came to England during the apartheid era.
Thu, January 29 2015
Merv Hughes and Robin Smith make a fine pair!
As far sledging is concerned the big Australian was the perfect template and there was no stopping him on the field of play.
Sat, September 20 2014
Leave it to Smiths — an all-Smith XI
Graeme Smith leads the side that features Ian Smith, Dwayne Smith among others.
Sun, July 13 2014
Robin Smith’s whirlwind innings goes in vain as Australia beat England at Edgbaston
His magnificent knock floored the Aussies, but in the end, they won the contest.
Thu, August 21 2014
Robin Smith: A fearless batsman against the fastest of bowlers
English cricketer Robin Smith, born September 13, 1963, was a destructive batsman who, with his signature square-cut, took the best of the fast bowlers to the cleaners. With strong forearms and blessed timing, he powered his way to 62 Tests and 71 One-Day Internationals, before surprisingly being axed from the setup in 1996. Karthik Parimal looks back at the career of this fearless-yet-loved cricketer from Hampshire.
Fri, June 03 2016
Shane Warne bowls Mike Gatting with the ‘Ball of the Century’
The day Shane Warne turned his first ball in an Ashes Test across the entire expanse of Mike Gatting to hit his off-stick after pitching in the hinterlands beyond the leg-stump.
Tue, May 21 2013
Robin Smith’s magnificent innings of 167 not out – the highest score by an Englishman in ODIs
On May 21, 1993, England batsman Robin Smith smashed 167 off only 163 balls in a One-Day International (ODI) against Australia. Nishad Pai Vaidya reminisces about that knock.