Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Australian Cricketer Bob Cowper, First to Score Test Triple Century, Dies
Bob Cowper, a famous Australian cricket player, has died.
He was known for scoring a very high number of runs in a single game, including the first triple century on Australian soil.
He played many matches for Australia and was known for his strong batting.
Cowper was a skilled player who also took some wickets with his off-spin.
After retiring from playing, he worked in finance and became a match referee.
He received an award for his service to cricket.
Cowper is remembered for his impressive performance and his influence on Australian cricket.
Bob Cowper, known for scoring Australia's first test triple century, has died at 84.
He played 27 test matches for Australia, scoring 2,061 runs at an average of 46.84.
Cowper's famous innings included a 307 against England in 1966 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
He retired in 1968 and later became a stockbroker and ICC match referee.
In 2023, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia.
- Who
- Bob Cowper was an Australian cricketer.
- What
- Bob Cowper, a former Australian cricketer, passed away.
- When
- May 11, 2025
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- The cause of death was an undisclosed illness.
- Age at Death
- 84
- Test Matches Played
- 27
- Total Test Runs
- 2,061
- Test Batting Average
- 46.84
- Test Centuries
- 5
- Test Wickets
- 36