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Former Test cricketer Max Walker dies, aged 68
Max Walker, one of Australian sport's larger-than-life characters in his heyday as a cricketer and raconteur, has died.
Jon Pierik is a sports writer with The Age, focusing primarily on AFL football, cricket and basketball. He has won awards for his cricket and basketball writing.
Max Walker, one of Australian sport's larger-than-life characters in his heyday as a cricketer and raconteur, has died.
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