John Reid passes away
John Fulton Reid, one of New Zealand's finest test batsmen, has died of cancer aged 64. The left-hander scored 1296 runs at an average of 46.28 from 19 Tests between 1979 and 1986, second behind Kane Williamson among compatriots to play more than 20 innings.
The pinnacle of his playing career arguably came in November 1985 during New Zealand's innings-and-41-run victory against Australia at the pacy 'Gabba. Reid and Martin Crowe combined for a then-record 224-run third-wicket stand which helped their side to 553 for seven declared. Sir Richard Hadlee did the rest with 15 wickets for 123.
Reid was technically adept at the crease, and exuded particular elegance against spin.
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