- Ian Redpath has passed away aged 83
- Redpath played 66 Tests for Australia
- Batting great was icon of Victorian cricket
Australian cricketing great Ian Redpath has passed away aged 83 on Sunday after battling a short illness.
Redpath, a Hall of Fame member, played 66 Tests for Australia and hit eight centuries for his country between 1964 and 1976.
The proud Victorian became vice captain to Ian Chappell for the 74-75 series against England.
He finished his career averaging 43.45 from 66 Tests, with a top score of 171 – which he scored against England in Perth, 1970.
Redpath also has the record for the most runs scored in a single over (32) by an Aussie in first-class cricket.
He was remembered on Seven’s coverage of the WBBL final at the MCG on Sunday.
Aussie cricketing great Ian Redpath has passed away aged 83
The Hall of Fame member passed away on Sunday in Geelong after a short illness
‘We just bring our viewers up to date with some sad news in the cricket world,’ commentator Alister Nicholson said.
‘Loved this venue, made 11 first-class centuries here at the MCG, played more first-class games than anyone here.
‘He was an icon of the game in the late ’60s and ’70s. Condolences to the Redpath family. He will be missed, his contribution never forgotten.’
Mike Baird, Cricket Australia boss, led tributes to Redpath.
‘Ian was a much loved and revered figure and everyone in Australian Cricket will be enormously saddened by his passing,’ he said in a statement.
‘As a fine opening batter, Ian was a mainstay of the national team through one of the great eras of Australian cricket and beloved by many throughout the world for his courage, impeccable sportsmanship and wry humour.
‘We were privileged to hear Ian speak of the wonderful experiences and relationships cricket had provided upon his induction into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2023.
Redpath (pictured left alongside Bill Lawry) made 11 first-class centuries at the MCG
Redpath was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2023
‘And this deep love of the game was manifest in his enormous contribution to cricket at first-class and community level.
‘The thoughts of everyone at Cricket Australia are with Ian’s family and many friends at this sad time.’
In 2023, Redpath was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.
