AUSTRALIAN Test cricket icon Max Walker has passed away at the age of 68.
The former international bowler and popular commentator died after a two-year battle with cancer, and tributes have been paid from around the world.
Walker took 138 wickets in 34 Tests after making his debut in 1973, and was handed the nickname ‘Tangles’ after catching the eye with his medium-pace bowling.
Walker also featured in 17 one-day internationals, with his trademark handlebar moustache making him one of the most popular cricketers of his day.
Ex-Test bowler Bob Massie said: “He was just a really down-to-earth, humorous guy. He was never lost for words. He was just good fun."
Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland added: “On behalf of everyone at Cricket Australia, our deepest sympathies go out to Max’s family, friends and all those in cricket who had the pleasure of dealing with him.
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“He was a great character, with a big smile and positive approach to life. He will be sadly missed.”
Former colleague Ken Sutcliffe noted: “He was self-deprecating, he never took himself too seriously, but he always wanted to do a good job no matter what it was.
“At one stage he was our most prolific writer, he was selling books all over the country. Big print, big pictures, almost a kids-type approach to it, but he was very popular.”
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