Former Australia and New South Wales wicketkeeper Brian Taber has died on the age of 83.

Taber, who performed 16 Test matches for Australia between 1966 and 1970, handed away on Friday.

His highest Test rating of 48 got here in opposition to West Indies at Sydney in 1969 in a match Australia received by 382 runs.

Taber was broadly thought to be among the finest wicketkeepers to characterize Australia and was famend for his impeccable glovework and calm manner behind the stumps.

In his home profession, he performed greater than 100 video games for New South Wales and is a member of the state's Hall of Fame.

After ending enjoying, he held varied roles inside the sport, together with NSW coach and selector and supervisor of the Australian Under-19 males's staff.

"Brian's vast popularity among former team-mates, and all those fortunate enough to have known him, is just one indication of the impact he had on our game," Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley mentioned.

"Brian had a passion for the development of young players, and it is fitting that the Player of the Tournament at the Men's National Under-19 Championships will continue to receive the Brian Taber Medal."

Cricket NSW CEO, Lee Germon, mentioned: "His contribution to Australian cricket was immense, as a player, coach, manager and selector. Tabsy was universally loved for both his skill as a wicketkeeper and his character as a person. He was such a nice, genuine guy and he will be greatly missed by all."