Former Australia wicketkeeper Brian Taber dies aged 83

Category : Obituaries Published on: July 27 2023

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Former Australia and New South Wales wicketkeeper Brian Taber has died at the age of 83. Taber, who played 16 Test matches for Australia between 1966 and 1970.
He made his Test debut against South Africa in Johannesburg where he claimed seven catches and a stumping.
His highest Test score of 48 came against West Indies at Sydney in 1969 in a match Australia won by 382 runs.
Taber was widely regarded as one of the best wicketkeepers to represent Australia and was renowned for his impeccable glovework and calm demeanour behind the stumps.
After finishing playing, he held various roles within the game, including NSW coach and selector and manager of the Australian Under-19 men’s team.