Former Australia cricketer Peter Philpott has died at the age of 86, as a result of complications from a fall.
The former leg-spinner played eight Tests across 1965 and 1966, capturing 26 wickets at 38.46.
Philipott made his Test debut against the West Indies in Kingston in 1965, finishing with figures of 2-56 and 4-109 with the ball, and making 22 and nine with the bat, as the visitors lost by 179 runs.
He played his final Test against England at the SCG in 1966, taking 2-86 as the away side won by an innings and 93 runs.
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Philpott took 245 first-class wickets in a career with NSW in the Sheffield Shield spanning 1955 to 1968.
He captained his state during the 1963-64 and 1964-65 Sheffield Shield seasons.
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The former wrist-spinner progressed from playing to coaching, overseeing Australia’s disgruntled 1981 Ashes series in England.
As captain Kim Hughes fought with veterans Rod Marsh and Dennis Lillee, legendary England all-rounder Ian Botham was exceptional in a 3-1 triumph.
Philpott also coached at NSW, South Australia, Yorkshire, Surrey, Mosman and Sri Lanka.
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He then worked in a coaching role with England late in the 1990s, in the hope they’d play leg spin more effectively if they had a better understanding of the skill.
“I’d like to pass on my deepest condolences from everyone at Cricket NSW to Peter’s family and friends,” said Cricket NSW chief executive Lee Germon.
“Any player that has reached the heights Peter did, in playing for his country and captaining his state, will long be remembered by the game.”
Philpott’s departure follows the deaths of Australian cricket greats Ashley Mallett and Alan Davidson inside the last three days.
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