Rod Marsh: Legendary Australian Cricketer Dies at 74

Rodney William Marsh, born in 1947, was an Australian professional cricketer who played as a wicketkeeper for the Australian national team.

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Rod Marsh had a remarkable career. In 96 Tests, he set a world record of 355 wicket keeping dismissals.

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After his playing career, he remained closely linked to the game as head of the Australian Cricket Academy, helping nurture dozens of players

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The veteran player had been in an induced coma and passed away peacefully in an Adelaide hospital on Friday morning, his family confirmed.

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Marsh suffered a heart attack in Queensland last week and was in an induced coma at Royal Adelaide Hospital until his death.

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Marsh was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2009 and ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice paid tribute to the likeable Australian.

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