Ex-Australia opener Keith Stackpole dies aged 84

MELBOURNE, Apr 23 (Reuters): Former Test opener Keith Stackpole, a key member of the Australia teams captained by Bill Lawry and Ian Chappell in the 1960s-70s, died of a suspected heart attack on Tuesday at the age of 84.

Stackpole played 43 tests and scored seven centuries from 1966-1974, forming one of Australia's top opening combinations with Victoria teammate Lawry.

An aggressive shot-maker with a love for hooking fast bowlers, Stackpole topped the runs list during Australia's successful tour of India in 1969 - the nation's last series win in the subcontinent until 2004.