Roebuck dies aged 55

[BallOil]

ABC cricket expert and newspaper columnist Peter Roebuck has died at the age of 55.

Roebuck died in South Africa, where he was covering the current Test series against Australia.

Roebuck captained English county team Somerset in the 1980s before becoming a respected commentator.

ABC Grandstand manager Craig Norenbergs says Roebuck will be greatly missed.

"[It's] incredibly sad news," he said.

"He was an integral part of the Grandstand commentary team and apart from being a magnificent print journalist.

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RIP!

[howzdat]

This is sad news. Condolences to his family and will cherish always everything he added to the game. Peter Roebuck: When An Old Cricketer Leaves The Crease

[mikesiva]

There are a few questions surrounding the circumstances of his death....

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