New Delhi, July 9 -- Former Australian fast bowler Gordon Rorke passed away at the age of 87. Rorke, known for his towering frame and express pace, represented Australia in four Test matches, all in 1959. He was considered one of the fastest bowlers in Australia during his time, according to ESPNcricinfo.

The fast bowler played 36 first-class matches, including four Test matches for Australia, claiming 88 wickets at 24.60 with three five-wicket hauls and a best of 6-52.

He made his Test debut for Australia against England in January 1959, in the Fourth Test of The Ashes, finishing with match figures of 5-93. Rorke went on to claim three wickets in the Fifth Test at Melbourne before being selected to tour Pakistan and India in the season...