Robin Smith: The Judge's Powerful Batting & Hidden Struggles
Update: 2025-12-02
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Remembering Robin Smith: The Powerful Batsman and His Hidden StrugglesRobin Smith, known as The Judge, was a celebrated English and Hampshire cricketer who passed away at 62. Renowned for his powerful and fearless batting, Smith left dents in boundary boards. His career spanned 1988-1996, with 62 Test matches and 71 One-Day Internationals, scoring over 4,000 Test runs and nearly 2,500 One-Day International runs. His unbeaten 148 against the West Indies at Lords in 1991 was memorable.Smith was complex, thriving on facing express pace bowlers but struggling with insecurities, alcoholism, and depression off the field. After retirement, he faced personal challenges, including a divorce and move to Australia. He contemplated suicide but was helped by his son and neighbor. Smiths legacy includes thrilling cricket and a testament to athletes hidden struggles. He is survived by his partner, two children, and brother.
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