Marsh, who performed 96 Tests and 92 one-day internationals within the Seventies and Nineteen Eighties, was 74 and died in Adelaide after a coronary heart assault whereas on his manner to a charity occasion in Bundaberg in Queensland on February 24.
“Very sad to hear of the passing of Rod Marsh,” Morrison wrote on Twitter.
He was a fierce competitor and a wonderful sportsman who valued what the sport stood for. Rod Marsh was a proud Western A… https://t.co/dzBqCanuci
— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) 1646352498000
“As a child he was my favorite participant. He was half of one of probably the most thrilling eras in Australian and world cricket. He shall be remembered as one of Australia‘s biggest ever Test cricket gamers.”
Regarded as one of Australia’s best wicketkeepers, Marsh retired in 1984 with a then-world file tally of 355 dismissals.
He is fourth on the all-time dismissals record behind South Africa’s Mark Boucher (555) and Australians Adam Gilchrist (416) and Ian Healy (395).
“I’m shattered, absolutely stunned,” Gilchrist advised the 6PR broadcaster. “I thought he was invincible. He was my absolute idol and hero and inspiration as to why I pursued what I did. “The affect he had on my life is profound.”
Marsh’s death was confirmed by his son, Paul, in a statement released by the Australian Cricketers’ Association.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rod Marsh. A brilliant wicketkeeper and hard-hitting batter, Rod’s contr… https://t.co/JkmdoWfxj8
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) 1646355073000
“On behalf of my mom Ros and brothers Dan and Jamie, it’s with immense unhappiness that I counsel that my father Rod handed away peacefully early this morning,” said Marsh’s son, Paul.
“He has been an unimaginable husband, father and grandfather and we now have been so lucky to have him in all our lives.”
Devastated, we have lost a legend. Rod Marsh was a great player, a great coach and one of the best people I have ev… https://t.co/j29PIq7VjB
— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) 1646372614000
Marsh made his Test debut against England in November 1970 and scored 3,633 Test runs during a career that lasted more than 13 years.
The Western Australian famously combined with fast bowler Dennis Lillee to take 95 wickets during the pair’s career together.
Extremely sad to hear about the passing away of Rod Marsh. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. https://t.co/HWZW73b0z4
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) 1646359619000
Marsh played his final Test against Pakistan in January 1984 and later became a national selector.
He was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2009 before stepping away from the game in 2016.
Sad to hear the news that Rod Marsh has passed. He was a legend of our great game & an inspiration to so many young… https://t.co/lxNZS6QX48
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) 1646358822000
“(Rod) was good to cope with as a result of he knew the sport inside-out, but in addition had a manner of coping with you to put you at your ease,” said current Australia captain Pat Cummins.
“When I believe of Rod I believe of a beneficiant and bigger-than-life character who at all times had a life-loving, optimistic and relaxed outlook, and his passing leaves an enormous void within the Australian cricket neighborhood.”
