Former Australia batter Ian Redpath passes away aged 83

Former Australia batter Ian Redpath died at the age of 83 on December 1 (Sunday). The right-handed batter featured in 66 Tests for Australia from 1964 to 1976, scoring 4,737 runs at an average of 43.45.

Redpath, who made his Test debut against South Africa at Melbourne in January 1964, slammed eight centuries and 31 fifties during his career. He also played five ODIs but could only score 46 runs at an average of 9.20.

Redpath, who played domestic cricket for Victoria, was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2023. "Ian was a much loved and revered figure and everyone in Australian cricket will be enormously saddened by his passing," CA chair Mike Baird said. 

"As a fine opening batter, Ian was a mainstay of the national team through one of the great eras of Australian cricket and beloved by many throughout the world for his courage, impeccable sportsmanship and wry humour.

"We were privileged to hear Ian speak of the wonderful experiences and relationships cricket had provided upon his induction into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2023 and this deep love of the game was manifest in his enormous contribution to cricket at first-class and community level.

"The thoughts of everyone at Cricket Australia are with Ian's family and many friends at this sad time."

Cricket Victoria chair Ross Hepburn added: "This is enormously sad news as we farewell one of the greats of our game and a very proud Victorian in Ian Redpath. On behalf of Cricket Victoria, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to Ian's family, particularly to his four children and many friends and teammates from across a generation of cricket.

"Ian's talent on the field and leadership saw him contribute to one of the great eras of Australian cricket and he leaves behind a remarkable legacy to the game at national, state and local level.

"'Redders', as we affectionately knew him, was a gifted storyteller with a wonderfully wry sense of humour. His friendship and presence will be missed by many in our cricket community."

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