Cricket is mourning former Australia wicketkeeper Rod Marsh who has died at the age of 74.

Marsh, who also served as a selector for England later in his career, made 96 Test appearances for Australia and a further 92 in white-ball cricket.

Here, the PA news agency looks at his career in pictures.

England’s Geoff Boycott (l) tries to sweep as Rod Marsh (r) looks on
England’s Geoff Boycott (l) tries to sweep as Rod Marsh (r) looks on (PA)

Ian Botham heads off after being caught by Rod Marsh while Dennis Lillee (hatless), the bowler, congratulates Marsh
Ian Botham heads off after being caught by Rod Marsh while Dennis Lillee (hatless), the bowler, congratulates Marsh (PA)

Marsh was locked in some fantastic Ashes battles during his career, none more so than during the 1981 series. He and his team-mates had little answer to Ian Botham, and though they did manage to keep him quiet on occasion, it was the Englishman who they raised a toast to.

Marsh (back, third left) played in two World Cups, including 1983
Marsh (front, third left) played in two World Cups, including 1983 in England and Wales (PA)

England captain Michael Vaughan with Marsh (second left) behind him in Nottingham
England captain Michael Vaughan with Marsh (second left) behind him in Nottingham (PA)

Australia coach Darren Lehmann (right) talks with Marsh after he returned to work for the Baggy Green
Australia coach Darren Lehmann (right) talks with Marsh after he returned to work for the Baggy Green (PA)

Despite his success with England, Marsh was Australian to the core and would eventually return home as chairman of selectors.