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Sad - I loved watching him back in the day.

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Australian cricket legend Rod Marsh has died aged 74

Australian cricket legend Rod Marsh has died in Adelaide following a heart attack he suffered last week.

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Rod Marsh played 96 Tests for Australia between 1970 and 1984
He died in Adelaide this morning, after suffering a heart attack in Queensland last week
He is survived by his wife Roslyn and three sons
The 74-year-old was rushed to Bundaberg Hospital in a critical condition last Thursday.

The former wicketkeeper was in Bundaberg for an event for the Bulls Masters charity group before he was reportedly rushed to hospital by organisers John Glanville and David Hillier.

Marsh played 96 Tests for Australia between 1970 and 1984, snaring 355 dismissals behind the stumps.

He also previously served as Australia's chairman of selectors before stepping down in 2016.

Our thoughts are with the legend's family and massive thanks Rod for some amazing Ashes memories. pic.twitter.com/CDFUOQxG9x

— England's Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) March 3, 2022
Marsh is survived by wife Roslyn and sons Daniel, Paul and Jamie.

On Sunday, Paul Marsh announced his dad remained in an induced coma and said the "family has been overwhelmed by the messages of love and support from all around the world".

"We have listened to and read every one of them, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone," he said at the time.

There has been an outpouring of grief around the world, with tributes flowing on social media.

Australian cricket coach David Hussey said it was a "sad day with the passing of the great Rod Marsh".

"His saying, 'cricket is a simple game made complicated' still resonates with me," he wrote on Twitter.

"Rod will be missed, thoughts are with his family."

Australian cricket commentator and former international cricketer Mark Waugh wrote he was "so incredibly sad" to hear about the death of "an absolute icon" of Australian cricket.

"Had the pleasure of working with Rod for a number of years as a selector and you wouldn't meet a more honest, down to earth, kind hearted person," he wrote.

Not just a great cricketer a real gentleman  :cheers:  :cheers:
Loved a drink almost as much as Boonie 🍻🍻 RIP 🙏🙏

Pretty sure he was behind the stumps when the underarm was bowled......after he had tried stop It.
Rest easy Mr Marsh.

RIP Rodney. One of the best.

RIP Rod, thanks for the memories but now you've got Warnie there to keep you on your toes.

You're right Kiwifruit ... Marsh was behind the stumps in what I consider Australia's lowest ever sporting moment.