Former Australian Test cricketer and sports broadcaster Max Walker has died aged 68.
His death, due to illness, was confirmed this morning, reports 9 News.
The Tasmanian native made his Test debut in 1972 and wore the #263 baggy green for Australia.
Australian fast bowler Max Walker in action, May 1977.
In 2011, Walker was named a Member of the Order of Australia for his service to cricket and to the community.
Royal handshake: Cricketer Max Walker shakes hands with the Queen while the rest of his team watches in 1975.
Learning of his death former Test team-mate Kerry O’Keeffe tweeted: “so sad…melanoma…gentle man …gentle inswingers…won Tests…won series…decent…respectful…vale T Foot!”
Many friends and fans of the cricket great have also taken to social media to express their sympathies:
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