Former England cricketer Robin Smith has died aged 62.

The batter passed away “unexpectedly at his South Perth apartment” on Monday, his family said in a statement.

The cause of his death is at present unknown, his family added.

Smith played 62 Test matches for England, finishing his international career in 1996.

He was a part of the England squad which finished as runners-up at the 1992 Cricket World Cup.

Smith’s family said in a statement: “A brave and dashing batsman, he excelled both for Hampshire and his adopted country collecting legions of admirers and friends along the way.

“Since his retirement from the game in 2004, his battles with alcohol and mental health have been well documented but these should not form the basis of speculation about the cause of death, which will be determined at postmortem investigation.

“This is an immensely difficult period for us all whilst we try to come to terms with our bereavement, and we would therefore much appreciate consideration for our privacy by media and cricket followers alike.”

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