Melbourne, Dec. 2 -- Former England batsman Robin Smith, celebrated for his fearless duels against the world's fastest bowlers through the 1980s and 90s, has died at his home in South Perth, Australia, at the age of 62, his family announced on Tuesday.
Smith, who played 62 Tests between 1988 and 1996, scored 4,236 runs at an average of 43.67, including nine centuries. Three of those hundreds came against the mighty West Indies attack, which often brought out the best in his combative batting style. His trademark front-foot square cut was widely regarded as one of the most powerful shots of his era.
He was a pivotal figure in England's memorable 1990 tour of the Caribbean, contributing significantly to their famous victory in the Jamaica T...