Match Highlights: Robin Smith: Former England batter dies aged 62 – Key Moments

Smith’s struggles against spin and a persistent shoulder injury meant he was dropped from the Test side in 1994, and, although he earned a brief recall 12 months later, his international career ended at the age of 32.

He played for Hampshire until shortly before his 40th birthday, making more than 640 appearances for the county.

Chairman Rod Bransgrove said: “Robin Smith is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, of all time Hampshire cricket heroes.

“He was a batsman of awesome power and control and amongst the most courageous players this club has ever seen – especially against bowling of real pace.

“But more than all of that, Robin embodied the spirit of Hampshire. He loved playing for his county and rushed back from many of his 62 Test matches and 71 ODIs to join his county team to play Championship or List ‘A’ fixtures with relish.

“The Judge connected with everyone he came into contact with.

“He was one of the most popular players ever to play the game we all love, and he will be hugely missed by players, members, staff and supporters – not only in Hampshire, but throughout the country and beyond.”

England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Richard Thompson said: “Robin Smith was a player who stood toe to toe with some of the quickest bowlers in the world, meeting spells of hostile fast bowling with a defiant smile and an incredible resilience.

“He did so in a way that gave England fans enormous pride and no shortage of entertainment.

“He was a batter ahead of his time, which was typified by that unforgettable 167 from 163 balls against Australia.

“His record at Hampshire is exemplary, and he’ll be remembered rightly as a great of Hampshire CCC.”

England will wear black armbands in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane this week.