The 74-year-outdated Marsh, who performed 96 Tests and was later a protracted-time nationwide selector, had been in an induced coma and handed away peacefully in an Adelaide hospital on Friday morning, his household confirmed.
“We are so grateful for all the love and support our family has received from so many people over the last week,” they mentioned in an announcement. “It has given us strength in the most difficult week of our lives.”
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Perth-born Marsh made his worldwide debut in 1970 in opposition to England earlier than retiring in 1984 with what was then a world-document 355 Test dismissals, 95 off the bowling of legendary paceman Dennis Lillee.
Nicknamed ‘Iron Gloves’, he additionally performed 92 ODIs and as a dashing left-hander was the primary Australian wicketkeeper to attain a Test century in opposition to Pakistan in 1982.
After his taking part in profession, he remained intently linked to the sport as head of the Australian Cricket Academy, serving to nurture dozens of gamers together with Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and Justin Langer, earlier than changing into chairman of selectors.
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His former captain and lengthy-time buddy Ian Chappell instructed Channel Nine that Marsh was revered by all these he performed with and in opposition to.
“His tentacles were pretty widespread in cricket, so there were a lot of people that knew him, and even if somebody didn’t necessarily like him, they respected him,” Chappell mentioned.
“He was always happy to have a yarn, he had a good sense of humour, anybody that met him enjoyed his company.”
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Current Test captain Pat Cummins hailed him as “a colossal figure in Australian cricket who gave close to 50 years of incredible service”.
“When I think of Rod I think of a generous and larger-than-life character who always had a life-loving, positive and relaxed outlook, and his passing leaves a massive void in the Australian cricket community,” mentioned Cummins, who’s in Pakistan for Australia‘s first Test tour since 1998.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison mentioned Marsh was his favorite participant rising up and referred to as him “a fierce competitor and a fine sportsman who valued what the game stood for”.
“He will be remembered as one of Australia’s greatest ever Test cricket players,” he added.
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Batting great Mark Waugh mentioned Marsh was “an absolute icon”.
“Had the pleasure of working with Rod for a number of years as a selector and you wouldn’t meet a more honest, down to earth, kind hearted person. RIP,” he mentioned on Twitter.
Even England’s Barmy Army supporter group paid tribute, tweeting: “Our thoughts are with the legend’s family and massive thanks Rod for some amazing Ashes memories.”
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Marsh was director of the England and Wales Cricket Board’s nationwide academy from 2001-2005 and was credited with serving to rejuvenate their nationwide staff.
He is survived by spouse Roslyn and sons Daniel, Paul and Jamie.
Marsh had been at a charity occasion in Queensland state final week when he collapsed, with son Paul on Monday saying his father remained in an induced coma.
