Max Walker passes away, aged 68
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Former Australia fast bowler Max Walker has passed away, aged 68
Former Australia fast bowler Max Walker has died, aged 68, following a battle with cancer. A strapping fast-bowler who played 34 Tests and 17 one-day internationals for Australia, Walker was also a key figure in the introduction of World Series Cricket in the late 1970s. The 263rd man to wear the Baggy Green, Walker claimed 138 Test wickets and 20 in one-dayers between 1973 and 1981, including 12 wickets in his first two Tests and a career-best figures of 8-143 against England at his beloved MCG in 1975. He is best remembered for his unique bowling action, which earned him the nickname 'Tangles', while he forged a strong career in the media following his playing days. A highly-popular author and public speaker, Walker was also a member of Channel Nine's iconic Wide World of Sports commentary team......
