New Delhi, April 23 -- Former Australia opener Keith Stackpole, who played in 43 Tests and scored seven centuries, has passed away at the age of 84, as per a report from ESPNcricinfo.

Stackpole began his career against England in 1966 as a middle-order batsman who also bowled leg spin. However, in early 1969, he was promoted to open, where he teamed up with Bill Lawry.

Stackpole recorded his first Test century against South Africa in Cape Town, and his highest score of 207 was against England at the Gabba in 1970.

He maintained a particularly impressive record against England, with an average of 55.21, which included three of his centuries.

During the 1972 Ashes series, in which he served as Ian Chappell's vice-captain, he led the run...