Keith Stackpole, the former Australia cricketer, has died at the age of 84. A right-handed opener from Victoria, Stackpole played 43 Tests between 1966 and 1974, amassing 2,807 runs at an average of 37.42, including seven centuries.

Key Highlights of His Career

• Debut and Early Career: Stackpole made his Test debut in 1966 and quickly established himself as a reliable opener.
• First ODI Match: He played in the first-ever one-day international in 1971, where he took three wickets with his leg-spin against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
• Ashes Series: Stackpole is best remembered for his highest Test score of 207 against England at the Gabba during the 1970-71 Ashes. He was also the top scorer in the 1972 Ashes series with 485 runs.
• Post-Retirement: After retiring, Stackpole became a prominent television and radio commentator, sharing his insights and love for the game.

Tributes and Legacy

Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird paid tribute to Stackpole, stating, "Keith was one of the great contributors to the game of cricket and his legacy will live long into the future."

Stackpole's contributions to cricket were recognized with several honors, including being named one of the five Wisden cricketers of the year in 1973 and receiving the MBE in 1974 for his services to cricket.

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