India vs South Africa 2nd ODI is to be played on Wednesday in Raipur. Earlier on Tuesday, a sad news came from the cricket world, former England cricketer Robin Smith passed away at the age of 62. He died in his apartment, although the cause of death is not yet known.

Robin Smith’s family confirmed the news of his death. He was part of the runner-up team of the 1992 World Cup. Paying tribute to Smith, England Cricket wrote, “Everyone at the England and Wales Cricket Board is very saddened to hear the news of the death of Robin Smith. A great player for England and Hampshire. Rest in peace.”

Everyone at the England & Wales Cricket Board is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Robin Smith.

An England and Hampshire legend.

Rest in peace, Judge

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) December 2, 2025

There is mourning in the cricket world due to the sudden death of Robin Smith.

According to English media, Robin Smith died in his apartment. According to the news that has come out now, he was not ill. Everyone is shocked and shocked by his sudden death. The cause of death has not been known yet.

Robin Smith played a total of 133 international matches between 1988 and 1996, in which he scored more than 6 and a half thousand runs. He was considered a great batsman, who scored 13 centuries and 43 half-centuries in his international career.

RIP Judge…My hero x

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 2, 2025

Robin Smith scored 4236 runs for England in 112 innings of 62 test matches. His highest score in the test was 175. He scored 9 centuries and 28 half-centuries in Tests.

Robin scored 2419 runs in 71 One Day International matches. In this format he scored 4 centuries and 15 half-centuries. Robin Smith’s highest score in ODI is 167. His statistics show how great a batsman he was.

Former England cricketer and veteran umpire Dicky Bird died at the age of 92. The Yorkshire Cricket Club of England confirmed this sad news on Tuesday evening. Bird did not play international cricket for England, but scored more than 3 thousand runs in 93 first-class matches. He made a mark in the cricket world as an veteran umpire. He died at his home.

The Yorkshire County Club issued a statement saying, “One of the most loved faces of cricket was no more among us today. Dicky bird achieved a lot of success in international cricket. He will be remembered as the most popular match in cricket history.”

Dicky Bird played cricket for the Yorkshire and Lessestershire Club in England, but he got more recognition as an umpire. Scored 3314 runs in the first-class career of his 93 matches. His batting average in cricket career was just 20, in which he had 2 centuries and 14 fifty.

In his historic umpiring career, he worked as an umpire in 66 Test matches and 69 ODIs. He also gained umpiring experience in three World Cup final matches. In his life, he also took over the post of President of Yorkshire Cricket Club in 2014.

He was born on April 19, 1933 in Yorkshire, England. According to reports, he had to retire from cricket career at the age of 32 due to injury. After that, he spent a few years in coaching and then stepped into umpiring. He last took the responsibility of umpiring in a competitive cricket match in 2000.

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The Indian cricket team is currently playing in the Asia Cup 2025, where the team’s next match is with Pakistan on Sunday. The women’s cricket team is ready to play ODI series against Australia before the World Cup, the first match will be played on Sunday itself. Meanwhile, a sad news came from Jammu and Kashmir, cricketer Kanchan Kumari died in a road accident.

According to Kashmir Conservator, Kanchan Kumari was also a physical teacher along with cricketer, who died in a road accident. The Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) mourned his death. YSS Director General Anuradha Gupta expressed condolences, describing Kanchan as a dedicated player and dynamic player. He said that Kanchan contributed significantly in the development of cricket and sports in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Anuradha Gupta said in her condolence message, “We are shocked by the death of such a promising youth talent. Kanchan Kumari was a dedicated player who represented the bright future of cricket in Jammu and Kashmir. Our condolences and prayers are with the family members of Kanchan Kumari in this sad time.

Young Female Cricketer Kanchan Kumari Dies in Tragic Accident; YSS Directorate Mourns.
The Sudden Loss of Kumari has left a significant void in the sporting Fraternity of the Union Territory.@Manojsinha_ @Omarabdullah @satishsharmajnk @anuradhagupta_

– Directorate of Youth Services & Sports J&K (@DGYSSJK) September 11, 2025

Talking about international cricket, the Indian women’s cricket team is playing ODI series against Australia before the ODI World Cup. The first match of the 3 -match series will be played on Sunday at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium. The first match of the Women’s ODI World Cup will be played on September 30 at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in India and Sri Lanka.