“Rod is an influential figure in Australian cricket and has been for over 50 years. He was at Bundaberg as part of the Queensland Bulls Masters event and is currently surrounded by some of his former team-mates,” read a statement from the HERE.
Rod Marsh had a heart attack
Former Australia wicketkeeper Rod Marsh is in critical condition after suffering a heart attack.
The 74-year-old made 96 test appearances for Australia and finished his career with a record 355 dismissals.
The Australian Cricketers Association said some of his former team-mates were with him in hospital in Queensland after attending a charity event.
“The thoughts of everyone in cricket are with the family and many friends of Rod Marsh, who is in critical condition in hospital after suffering a heart attack this morning,” read a statement from the ACA.
“Rod is an influential figure in Australian cricket and has been for over 50 years.
“He was in Bundaberg as part of the Queensland Bulls Masters event and is currently surrounded by some of his former team-mates. He will soon be joined by his family, who are on their way to Bundaberg.”
Marsh made a further 92 cue-ball cricket appearances for his country in an international career that lasted from 1970 to 1984.
After retiring from the game, he held numerous roles, including a spell as England manager from 2003 to 2005.
