Robin Marlar Obituary

Robin Marlar was an English cricketer and cricket journalist. He played for Cambridge University before playing for Sussex from 1951 to 1968 and served as captain for both teams.

Marla debuted for Sussex in July 1951 in a match against Kent held at the Central Recreation Ground in Hasting. He played with the club until 1968 and served as its captain between 1995 and 1959.

An innovative off-break bowler, he took 970 wickets in 289 matches at an average of 25.22, with a personal best of 9/46 against Lancashire at Hove in 1955. He was described as “shrewd and skilful” by Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack. He remains one of only five native-born cricketers to hold this post.

Marlar had six children. He died on September 30, 2022, at Epson Hospital. He was 91 years old.